charming; captivating

calculated to create ill will or resentment or give offense; hateful

to beat or thrash with or as if with the fists

very sheer and light; almost completely transparent or translucent

the Dutch practice of jogging or walking into the wind, especially in the winter, for the purpose of feeling invigorated while relieving stress and boosting one’s general health

to run away hurriedly; flee

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

a docile horse used for ordinary riding, especially by women

showing great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle

an instrument used for measuring the angle or elevation of slopes

wild; frenzied

to clear, as from an accusation, imputation, suspicion, or the like

fine arts; a sinuous, spiraling, undulating, or serpentine line or linear motif

to criticize or reprimand severely

a knife, especially one used as a weapon.

suggestive of or tending to cause tears; mournful