the provision of nourishment or other necessities of life

originating in or apprehended by the reason

free from guile; sincere; honest; straightforward; frank

not stylish; drab; old-fashioned

light and slightly contemptuous mockery or banter

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

a threat of punishment or vengeance

a misunderstanding, disagreement, etc. of a complicated or bitter nature, as between persons or nations

to conspire in a fraud

a substitute

a flat, dull, or trite remark, especially one uttered as if it were fresh or profound

outwardly appearing as such; professed; pretended

a very timid, unassertive, spineless person, especially one who is easily dominated or intimidated

speak or act in an evasive way

to run away hurriedly; flee

a portion of an interior rising above adjacent rooftops and having windows admitting daylight to the interior