smallness of quantity; scarcity; scantiness

absurd or nonsensical talk or ideas

pertaining to or occurring in the morning; early in the day

of common or frequent occurrence; prevalent; in widespread existence, activity, or use

characterized by great generosity

a false report; rumor

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

completely puzzled or perplexed by something unexpected

knitting; to knit with a reverse stitch

menacing; threatening

exceptionally pleasing to taste or smell; especially delicious or fragrant

a threat of punishment or vengeance

to join closely and intimately

of settled or sedate character; not flighty or capricious

making a hypocritical show of religious devotion, piety, righteousness

beaming with happiness, optimism, or anticipation