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

the defining spirit or mood of a particular period of history as shown by the ideas and beliefs of the time

to beat or thrash with or as if with the fists

somewhat aloof or reserved; cold and unfriendly

lacking in wholesome vigor; decadent

Meteorology—a bright moonlike spot on a lunar halo; a mock moon

to blow or breathe (something) in

childishly foolish, immature, or trivial

having or showing foresight; providing carefully for the future

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

to enable or allow the continuation of into the future; keep alive (used most often in reference to something considered harmful or false)

talking or tending to talk much or freely; talkative; chattering; babbling; garrulous

speak or act in an evasive way

excess; overabundance

a song or poem celebrating an upcoming wedding

a defense especially of one's opinions, position, or actions