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

of the nature of or resembling that of sugar

projecting or leaning forward; overhanging

extremely irritable or easily angered; irascible

secretly, stealthily

the pure and concentrated essence of a substance

characterized by great generosity

very sheer and light; almost completely transparent or translucent

an emollient medicine, lotion, salve, etc.

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

sleepy; drowsy

sullen or shy in company

ardent; passionate

a rogue or a scoundrel

to make favorably inclined; appease; conciliate

erratic and unpredictable in behavior or direction