headlong

intended to entrap or beguile

a beginner in learning anything; novice

to stare stupidly; gape

modesty or shyness resulting from a lack of self-confidence

domineering in a haughty manner; dictatorial; overbearing

to grow together; adhere (usually followed by to)

a poem, speech, or song of lamentation, especially for the dead; dirge; funeral song

to work, write, or study laboriously, especially at night and by lamplight

not to be disputed or contested

a common saying or belief with little current meaning or truth

confused, incoherent, foolish, or meaningless talk

a mark (− or ÷) used in ancient manuscripts to point out spurious, corrupt, doubtful, or superfluous words or passages

full of complaints; complaining

something that strongly attracts attention by its brilliance, interest, etc.

beginning to exist or appear; in an initial stage