to cry in a thin voice; whine; whimper

to glide toward the earth in an airplane, with no motor power or with the power shut off

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

to give notice to; inform; advise (often followed by 'of')

in a direction contrary to the sun's course, considered as unlucky; counterclockwise

pleasing in appearance; attractive; fair

domineering in a haughty manner; dictatorial; overbearing

to compliment upon a happy event; congratulate.

beginning to exist or appear; in an initial stage

excessively harsh and severe

personification, as of inanimate things

unrestrained by law or general morality; lawless; immoral

having little or no meaning; making little or no sense

dark, gloomy, and cheerless

to make favorably inclined; appease; conciliate

having a pleasant odor; fragrant