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

sullen or shy in company

keenly distressing to the feelings

(of the voice or speech) characterized by strength, fullness, richness, and clearness

the state of being close to someone or something; proximity

settled or confirmed in a habit, practice, feeling, or the like

childishly foolish, immature, or trivial

razzle-dazzle, or showiness, brilliance, or virtuosity in technique or effect

holding one's attention completely as though by magic; fascinating

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

the theory that only the self exists, or can be proved to exist

a mark (− or ÷) used in ancient manuscripts to point out spurious, corrupt, doubtful, or superfluous words or passages

to express earnest disapproval of

a person living in seclusion

erratic and unpredictable in behavior or direction

of or relating to the deities, spirits, and other beings dwelling under the earth