holding fast; characterized by keeping a firm hold

to become spread throughout all parts of

very cold; icy

given to or characterized by gross excess in drinking or eating

a colorless plum brandy with a bitter almond taste

(in the Roman Catholic Church) officiate as bishop, especially at Mass

refuse given to hogs; swill

obviously planned or forced; artificial; strained

to settle securely or snugly; to cover or shelter; hide securely

pertaining to or of the nature of a spasm; characterized by spasms

intestinal cramps or other intestinal disturbances due to anxiety

young, new, or inexperienced

(of ideas or writings) dry and uninteresting

a soft murmuring or rustling sound; whisper

hanging down loosely

friendly; agreeable