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

allowing the possibility of several different meanings, as a word or phrase, especially with intent to deceive or misguide; susceptible of double interpretation; deliberately ambiguous

to laugh loudly or immoderately

a delay or cessation for a time, especially of anything distressing or trying; an interval of relief

eluding or failing to allow for or accommodate a clear perception or complete mental grasp; hard to express or define

the lowest point; point of greatest adversity or despair

given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior

to conspire in a fraud

either of the two times a year when the sun is at its greatest distance from the celestial equator: about June 21, when the sun reaches its northernmost point on the celestial sphere, or about December 22, when it reaches its southernmost point

extremely small; an indefinitely small quantity

of a glutinous nature or consistency; sticky; thick; adhesive

a feeling of doubt, distrust, or apprehension

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

Meteorology—a bright moonlike spot on a lunar halo; a mock moon

to glide, move, or proceed easily or nonchalantly

yielding or containing gold