severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance

powerful; mighty; potent

a rascal; rogue; scamp

a finely granular variety of gypsum, often white and translucent, used for ornamental objects or work, such as lamp bases, figurines, etc.

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

a prolonged lamentation or mournful complaint

talking or tending to talk much or freely; talkative; chattering; babbling; garrulous

to urge, advise, or caution earnestly; admonish urgently

to send or consign to an inferior position, place, or condition

to settle securely or snugly; to cover or shelter; hide securely

next to the last

distinct in kind; essentially different; dissimilar

to anticipate and prevent or eliminate (difficulties, disadvantages, etc.) by effective measures; render unnecessary

any external prop or support built to steady a structure by opposing its outward thrusts, especially a projecting support built into or against the outside of a masonry wall

cunning; sly

to make false and malicious statements about; slander