a sound formed by the combination of two vowels in a single syllable, in which the sound begins as one vowel and moves toward another (as in coin, loud, and side)

to scald briefly and then drain, as peaches or almonds to facilitate removal of skins, or as rice or macaroni to separate the grains or strands

a mania characterized by an uncontrollable impulse to dance, especially as prevalent in southern Italy from the 15th to the 17th century, popularly attributed to the bite of the tarantula

not permitting penetration or passage; impenetrable

tearfully or weakly emotional; foolishly sentimental

actively poisonous; intensely noxious

to amend by removing words, passages, etc., deemed offensive or objectionable

to urge, advise, or caution earnestly; admonish urgently

of, pertaining to, engaged in, or characterized by philanthropy; benevolent

to overspread with or as with a liquid, color, etc.

to beat or thrash with or as if with the fists

(especially in reference to the Danish lifestyle) the feeling of coziness and contentment evoked by simple comforts, as being wrapped in a blanket, having good conversations, enjoying food, etc.

charming; captivating

having a ready insight into and understanding of things

without interest, vigor, or determination; listless; lethargic

a mournful, melancholy, or plaintive poem, especially a funeral song or a lament for the dead