an artifice or expedient used to evade a rule, escape a consequence, hide something, etc.

to turn renegade

natural to or characteristic of a specific people or place; native; indigenous

either of the two times a year when the sun is at its greatest distance from the celestial equator: about June 21, when the sun reaches its northernmost point on the celestial sphere, or about December 22, when it reaches its southernmost point

outwardly appearing as such; professed; pretended

the function or work of a teacher; teaching

having little or no money; penniless; poor

making or having a harsh sound; grating; creaking

a feeling of doubt, distrust, or apprehension

a fear of the number 13

(of the voice or speech) characterized by strength, fullness, richness, and clearness

a guide who gives information about antiquities and places of interest to sightseers

to rush violently; move with great speed

the pure and concentrated essence of a substance

to see (something unclear or distant) by looking carefully; discern; espy

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