a person, especially a man, who behaves without moral principles or a sense of responsibility, especially in sexual matters; a person who rejects accepted opinions in matters of religion; a freethinker

erratic and unpredictable in behavior or direction

a portion of an interior rising above adjacent rooftops and having windows admitting daylight to the interior

the defining spirit or mood of a particular period of history as shown by the ideas and beliefs of the time

corresponding in amount, magnitude, or degree

beaming with happiness, optimism, or anticipation

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

a state of perplexity or uncertainty, especially as to what to do; dilemma

calm; peaceful; tranquil

(of ideas or writings) dry and uninteresting

a person who likes cats; cat fancier

pertaining to or of the nature of a spasm; characterized by spasms

presenting favorable conditions; favorable

(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.

allowing the possibility of several different meanings, as a word or phrase, especially with intent to deceive or misguide; susceptible of double interpretation; deliberately ambiguous

to bring into discord or conflict; involve in contention or strife