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

beset with woe; affected by woe, especially in appearance; showing or indicating woe

to dry thoroughly; dry up

causing annoyance, irritation, or aversion; repellent.

confused, incoherent, foolish, or meaningless talk

an airship or hot-air balloon, especially one that is tethered

cheerful readiness, promptness, or willingness

objectionably aggressive in offering one's unrequested and unwanted services, help, or advice; meddlesome

to interlace (threads, yarns, strips, fibrous material, etc.) so as to form a fabric or material

miscellaneous pieces of gear and material

pertaining to dancing

a colorless plum brandy with a bitter almond taste

calculated to create ill will or resentment or give offense; hateful

to wipe out; do away with; expunge

to disguise or conceal under a false appearance; dissemble

a badly confused or ridiculously muddled situation