a pictorial symbol used in ritualistic magic and supposed to have supernatural power

of the nature of or resembling that of sugar

theatrical entertainment consisting of a number of individual performances, acts, or mixed numbers, as by comedians, singers, dancers, acrobats, and magicians

of Classical Mythology, relating to the deities, spirits, and other dwellings under the earth

to let pass without notice; disregard

physical beauty; comeliness

to enlarge in discourse or writing; be copious in description or discussion

a plug stopping the upper end of a pipe, as a recorder or a whistle, and having a narrow slit through which the player blows

to render absurdly or wholly futile or ineffectual, especially by degrading or frustrating means

beset with woe; affected by woe, especially in appearance; showing or indicating woe

venomous hostility or intense temper

a self-seeking, servile flatterer; fawning parasite

to beat or thrash with or as if with the fists

brazenly obvious; flagrant

to cast (oneself) face down on the ground in humility, submission, or adoration

a soft murmuring or rustling sound; whisper