a sudden and favorable resolution of events in a story; a happy ending

something that strongly attracts attention by its brilliance, interest, etc.

neither perpendicular nor parallel to a given line or surface; slanting; sloping

performed in a workmanlike, valiant, and useful manner, especially in situations involving a great deal of effort

to understand thoroughly and intuitively

characterized by windings and turnings; sinuous; circuitous

talking or tending to talk much or freely; talkative; chattering; babbling; garrulous

sullen or shy in company

a mark (− or ÷) used in ancient manuscripts to point out spurious, corrupt, doubtful, or superfluous words or passages

invented or meaningless language; nonsense

with hands on the hips and elbows turned outward

overflowing with fervor, enthusiasm, or excitement; high-spirited

injurious to health

(of ideas or writings) dry and uninteresting

cheerful readiness, promptness, or willingness

something small, delicate, and exquisitely wrought