miscellaneous pieces of gear and material

a person who has retired to a solitary place for a life of religious seclusion

to associate on very friendly terms (usually followed by 'with')

an environmental cue, as the length of daylight or the degree of temperature, that helps to regulate the cycles of an organism's biological clock

making or having a harsh sound; grating; creaking

to overspread with or as with a liquid, color, etc.

incisive or keen, as language or a person; caustic; cutting

objectionably aggressive in offering one's unrequested and unwanted services, help, or advice; meddlesome

holding fast; characterized by keeping a firm hold

to join closely and intimately

to produce, cause, or give rise to

remain in existence throughout a substantial period of time; endure

showing great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle

a peculiarity of action, behavior, or personality; mannerism

awareness, realization, or knowledge; notice; perception

the leader or conductor of an orchestra or choir