the partial or imperfect shadow outside the complete shadow of an opaque body, as a planet, where the light from the source of illumination is only partly cut off

a collection of 24 or sometimes 25 sheets of paper of the same size and quality: one twentieth of a ream

to accuse of or present proof of a crime or fault

to deceive or get the better of (someone) by trickery, flattery, or the like

characterized by avarice; greedy; covetous

an establishment or resumption of harmonious relations

to turn renegade

utterly unyielding or firm in attitude or opinion

pertaining to or of the nature of a spasm; characterized by spasms

a person given to voluble, empty talk; nonsense; blather

awareness, realization, or knowledge; notice; perception

to persuade by flattery or promises; wheedle; coax

to irritate, annoy, or exasperate

childishly foolish, immature, or trivial

stubbornly perverse or rebellious; willfully and obstinately disobedient

a sudden and favorable resolution of events in a story; a happy ending