a sudden violent squall blowing offshore from a mountainous coast

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

given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior

having a pleasant odor; fragrant

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

to turn renegade

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

speaking or expressed in a concise or terse style; using brevity of speech

a short, wide strip of fabric worn by men around the neck and tucked inside an open-necked shirt

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

to become spread throughout all parts of

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

of or relating to money

deep longing, especially when accompanied by tenderness or sadness

a person who drinks a lot wine

to dry thoroughly; dry up