beaming with happiness, optimism, or anticipation

to pronounce or decree by judicial sentence

an emollient medicine, lotion, salve, etc.

heart-shaped

the function or work of a teacher; teaching

a flattering or pleasing statement or action used to persuade someone gently to do something

light and slightly contemptuous mockery or banter

invented or meaningless language; nonsense

a finely granular variety of gypsum, often white and translucent, used for ornamental objects or work, such as lamp bases, figurines, etc.

a soft murmuring or rustling sound; whisper

a hand in which no card is higher than a nine

to deceive or get the better of (someone) by trickery, flattery, or the like

to use or address with harsh or abusive language; revile

to think out; devise; invent

to accuse of or present proof of a crime or fault

to scald briefly and then drain, as peaches or almonds to facilitate removal of skins, or as rice or macaroni to separate the grains or strands