to fuse into one entity; merge

extremely distasteful; unacceptable

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

the state of being infatuated or obsessed with another person, typically experienced involuntarily and characterized by a strong desire for reciprocation of one's feelings but not primarily for a sexual relationship

the act of coruscating; a sudden gleam or flash of light; a striking display of brilliance or wit

to produce, cause, or give rise to

deliberately faithless; treacherous; deceitful

light, playful banter or raillery

to form small squares or blocks, as floors or pavements; form or arrange in a checkered or mosaic pattern

a person, especially a man, who behaves without moral principles or a sense of responsibility, especially in sexual matters; a person who rejects accepted opinions in matters of religion; a freethinker

a docile horse used for ordinary riding, especially by women

free from concern, worry, or anxiety; carefree; nonchalant

pertaining to the nature of idiosyncrasy, or something peculiar to an individual

radiating or reflecting light; shining; bright

performed in a workmanlike, valiant, and useful manner, especially in situations involving a great deal of effort

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