to compliment upon a happy event; congratulate.

to cast (oneself) face down on the ground in humility, submission, or adoration

to explain, worry about, or work at (something) repeatedly or more than is necessary

needless repetition of an idea, especially in words other than those of the immediate context, without imparting additional force or clearness, as in "widow woman"

favorable to or promoting health; healthful

a false argument; sophism

to suppress or omit; ignore or pass over

a rascal; rogue; scamp

severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance

existing or being everywhere, especially at the same time; omnipresent

a pictorial symbol used in ritualistic magic and supposed to have supernatural power

confused, incoherent, foolish, or meaningless talk

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

theatrical entertainment consisting of a number of individual performances, acts, or mixed numbers, as by comedians, singers, dancers, acrobats, and magicians

to reduce or lessen in duration, scope, authority, etc.

to give a false or misleading appearance to; conceal the truth or real nature of