to beat or thrash with or as if with the fists

a knife, especially one used as a weapon.

of, characteristic of, or resembling a serpent, as in form or movement

completely puzzled or perplexed by something unexpected

to sink (a vessel) deliberately, especially by opening seacocks or making openings in the hull

of settled or sedate character; not flighty or capricious

to indicate in advance; to foreshadow or presage, as an omen does

eerie; weird; spooky

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"

to drive off in various directions; disperse; dissipate

telling lies, especially habitually; dishonest; untruthful

friendly; agreeable

free from guile; sincere; honest; straightforward; frank

yielding or containing gold

alluring by a show of flashy or vulgar attractions; tawdry

choosing to be involved in an illegal or questionable act, especially with others; having complicity