a beginner in learning anything; novice

a hand in which no card is higher than a nine

free from reservation, disguise, or subterfuge; straightforward

the state of being close to someone or something; proximity

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

to suspend the meeting of (a club, legislature, committee, etc.) to a future time, another place, or indefinitely

Meteorology—a bright moonlike spot on a lunar halo; a mock moon

impressively or overwhelmingly large, luxurious, etc.

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

not to be persuaded, moved, or affected by prayers or entreaties

a guide who gives information about antiquities and places of interest to sightseers

plentiful; copious; abundant

having a ready insight into and understanding of things

actively poisonous; intensely noxious

slim; slender in figure or lithe

a playful trick or prank; caper