something small, delicate, and exquisitely wrought

a bell tower, especially one freestanding from the body of a church

very old, old-fashioned, or out of date; antiquated; primitive

arrogantly superior and disdainful

a hand in which no card is higher than a nine

to give notice to; inform; advise (often followed by 'of')

sleight of hand; trickery

charming; captivating

beginning to exist or appear; in an initial stage

having a mildly sickening flavor; slightly nauseating

condescending; haughty

dependent on circumstances beyond one's control; uncertain; insecure

a mark (− or ÷) used in ancient manuscripts to point out spurious, corrupt, doubtful, or superfluous words or passages

having or showing equanimity; even-tempered

deep longing, especially when accompanied by tenderness or sadness

to rush violently; move with great speed