portraying strict and inflexible judgment

overlapping in sequence, as tiles or shingles on a roof

selecting or choosing from various sources

to rush violently; move with great speed

to drive off in various directions; disperse; dissipate

making or having a harsh sound; grating; creaking

frank and simple good-heartedness; a good-natured manner; friendliness; geniality

suggestive of or tending to cause tears; mournful

light, playful banter or raillery

a fear of the number 13

sleepy; drowsy

a box or chest, especially one for valuables

a word functioning as a phrase or sentence, as the imperative "Go!"

to anticipate and prevent or eliminate (difficulties, disadvantages, etc.) by effective measures; render unnecessary

to beat or thrash with or as if with the fists

a badly confused or ridiculously muddled situation