fortification; a projecting portion of a rampart or fortification that forms an irregular pentagon attached at the base to the main work

one's range of knowledge or sight

to wipe out; do away with; expunge

speaking or expressed in a concise or terse style; using brevity of speech

a person who betrays his or her own country by aiding an invading enemy, often serving later in a puppet government; a traitor

tearfully or weakly emotional; foolishly sentimental

a collection of 24 or sometimes 25 sheets of paper of the same size and quality: one twentieth of a ream

with hands on the hips and elbows turned outward

not being what it purports to be; false or fake

full of complaints; complaining

menacing; threatening

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

a mania characterized by an uncontrollable impulse to dance, especially as prevalent in southern Italy from the 15th to the 17th century, popularly attributed to the bite of the tarantula

beaming with happiness, optimism, or anticipation

to cast (oneself) face down on the ground in humility, submission, or adoration

refuse given to hogs; swill