holding one's attention completely as though by magic; fascinating

a small lie; fib

a popular card game played by two, three, or four persons, with a 48-card deck

to glide, move, or proceed easily or nonchalantly

refuse given to hogs; swill

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

lacking in wholesome vigor; decadent

a sexually unrestrained woman

sullen or shy in company

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

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

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

to dry thoroughly; dry up

a prolonged lamentation or mournful complaint

to bring under complete control or subjection; conquer; master

to cast (oneself) face down on the ground in humility, submission, or adoration