of or relating to animals, usually worms or bivalves, that ingest earth or mud to extract the organic matter from it

not to be persuaded, moved, or affected by prayers or entreaties

a sudden violent squall blowing offshore from a mountainous coast

a colorless plum brandy with a bitter almond taste

a pleasant smell that frequently accompanies the first rain after a long period of warm, dry weather

a poem or piece of music appropriate to the dawn or early morning

a bitter, sharply abusive denunciation, attack, or criticism

tearfully or weakly emotional; foolishly sentimental

a box or chest, especially one for valuables

very sheer and light; almost completely transparent or translucent

gloomily dark; shadowy; dimly lighted

excessively harsh and severe

a lover of words

to see (something unclear or distant) by looking carefully; discern; espy

to chat idly; gossip

young, new, or inexperienced