holding fast; characterized by keeping a firm hold

to suspend the meeting of (a club, legislature, committee, etc.) to a future time, another place, or indefinitely

invented or meaningless language; nonsense

extraordinary in size, amount, extent, degree, force, etc.

extravagant boasting

to use or address with harsh or abusive language; revile

impressively or overwhelmingly large, luxurious, etc.

characterized by long words

necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility

intestinal cramps or other intestinal disturbances due to anxiety

dependent on circumstances beyond one's control; uncertain; insecure

to glide, move, or proceed easily or nonchalantly

remain in existence throughout a substantial period of time; endure

any external prop or support built to steady a structure by opposing its outward thrusts, especially a projecting support built into or against the outside of a masonry wall

exhausted; very tired

personification, as of inanimate things