the act or an instance of making something obscure, dark, or difficult to understand

former; erstwhile

a person whose hobby is using a metal detector

absurd or nonsensical talk or ideas

to talk excessively and pointlessly; babble

a person who has retired to a solitary place for a life of religious seclusion

a loud, confused noise, as of many voices

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

pathologically incoherent, repetitious speech; incessant or compulsive talkativeness

to explain, worry about, or work at (something) repeatedly or more than is necessary

to understand thoroughly and intuitively

the leader or conductor of an orchestra or choir

to rise above or go beyond; overpass; exceed

of or relating to a deity or other being conceived of as having the form of an animal

a flattering or pleasing statement or action used to persuade someone gently to do something

a day's work