holding fast; characterized by keeping a firm hold

a box or chest, especially one for valuables

arrogantly superior and disdainful

sleepy; drowsy

any flight or journey to a more desirable or congenial place

the market condition that exists when there are few sellers, as a result of which they can greatly influence price and other market factors

having or showing acute mental discernment and keen practical sense; shrewd

to reduce or lessen in duration, scope, authority, etc.

of settled or sedate character; not flighty or capricious

to cry in a thin voice; whine; whimper

cunning; sly

having or showing equanimity; even-tempered

causing insidious harm or ruin; ruinous; injurious; hurtful

cheerful; merry; blithe; glad

to work, write, or study laboriously, especially at night and by lamplight

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