a flattering or pleasing statement or action used to persuade someone gently to do something

allowing the possibility of several different meanings, as a word or phrase, especially with intent to deceive or misguide; susceptible of double interpretation; deliberately ambiguous

having a background sprinkled with representations of flowers, as certain tapestries or pieces of glasswork

a beginner in learning anything; novice

having little or no meaning; making little or no sense

a person living in seclusion

a state of perplexity or uncertainty, especially as to what to do; dilemma

severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance

a day's work

not to be persuaded, moved, or affected by prayers or entreaties

to treat with insolence; bully; torment

exceptionally pleasing to taste or smell; especially delicious or fragrant

extremely distasteful; unacceptable

the act of coruscating; a sudden gleam or flash of light; a striking display of brilliance or wit

to sew with long, loose stitches, as in temporarily tacking together pieces of a garment while it is being made

(no longer in technical use) a megalithic chamber tomb