serving utilitarian purposes only; mechanical; practical

of, in, or appropriate to spring

light and slightly contemptuous mockery or banter

a delay or cessation for a time, especially of anything distressing or trying; an interval of relief

keenly distressing to the feelings

characterized by windings and turnings; sinuous; circuitous

to enlarge in discourse or writing; be copious in description or discussion

a lover of words

to be fretfully discontented; fret; complain

a person after whom a discovery, invention, place, etc., is named or thought to be named

mournful, dismal, or gloomy, especially in an affected, exaggerated, or unrelieved manner

a yawning fissure or deep cleft in the earth's surface; gorge

frank and simple good-heartedness; a good-natured manner; friendliness; geniality

the act of coruscating; a sudden gleam or flash of light; a striking display of brilliance or wit

to compliment upon a happy event; congratulate.

needless repetition of an idea, especially in words other than those of the immediate context, without imparting additional force or clearness, as in "widow woman"