to settle securely or snugly; to cover or shelter; hide securely

to accuse of or present proof of a crime or fault

causing insidious harm or ruin; ruinous; injurious; hurtful

a cause of obsessive fear, irritation, or loathing

to grow together; adhere (usually followed by to)

to enable or allow the continuation of into the future; keep alive (used most often in reference to something considered harmful or false)

glowing or glittering with red or golden light

of, pertaining to, engaged in, or characterized by philanthropy; benevolent

a short, wide strip of fabric worn by men around the neck and tucked inside an open-necked shirt

lateness; delay

(of sound in a movie, television program, etc.) occurring within the context of the story and able to be heard by the characters

a controversial argument, as one against some opinion, doctrine, etc.

talking or tending to talk much or freely; talkative; chattering; babbling; garrulous

to irritate, annoy, or exasperate

to run away hurriedly; flee

to fuse into one entity; merge