a finely granular variety of gypsum, often white and translucent, used for ornamental objects or work, such as lamp bases, figurines, etc.

to infer (an unknown) from something that is known; conjecture

to show excessive admiration or devotion to; flatter or admire servilely

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

injurious to health

a loud, confused noise, as of many voices

to form small squares or blocks, as floors or pavements; form or arrange in a checkered or mosaic pattern

a bell tower, especially one freestanding from the body of a church

to rise above or go beyond; overpass; exceed

knitting; to knit with a reverse stitch

to turn renegade

lateness; delay

given to or characterized by gross excess in drinking or eating

large in quantity or number; abundant; plentiful

pathologically incoherent, repetitious speech; incessant or compulsive talkativeness

causing annoyance, irritation, or aversion; repellent.