a docile horse used for ordinary riding, especially by women

a poem, speech, or song of lamentation, especially for the dead; dirge; funeral song

to let pass without notice; disregard

enjoy oneself or celebrate in a noisy or boisterous way

a sound formed by the combination of two vowels in a single syllable, in which the sound begins as one vowel and moves toward another (as in coin, loud, and side)

obviously planned or forced; artificial; strained

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

a puzzling or inexplicable occurrence or situation

to accuse of or present proof of a crime or fault

(especially in reference to the Danish lifestyle) the feeling of coziness and contentment evoked by simple comforts, as being wrapped in a blanket, having good conversations, enjoying food, etc.

having little or no money; penniless; poor

pertaining to or of the nature of a spasm; characterized by spasms

to show excessive admiration or devotion to; flatter or admire servilely

to indicate in advance; to foreshadow or presage, as an omen does

a bitter, sharply abusive denunciation, attack, or criticism

cheerful; merry; blithe; glad