a physical ailment; a cause of pain or trouble, misfortune
found in most parts of the world; having many fields of interest; of worldwide scope; sophisticated
a public entertainment marking a special event, a festive occasion; festive, showy
to pay careful attention to, notice; to be guided by; close attention or consideration
just, unbiased, fair, not taking sides
to fill with air or gas; to swell or puff out; to make something appear larger than it is
poor, scant, unsatisfactory; thin, slight
to govern or rule cruelly or unjustly; to weigh heavily upon
to defeat in a battle or contest, overthrow; to overcome a feeling or condition
unnaturally pale or sickly looking; lacking vitality; dim, faint; weak, ineffectual
official, coming from a source that calls for obedience or belief; dictatorial
a public outcry; any loud and continued noise; to call for by loud, continued outcries
a bitter, long-term quarrel; to fight or quarrel with
able to bear up under difficult conditions or harsh treatment; brave and tough
to store up, save; a hidden store or supply
slightly ill; disinclined to do something
lawful, rightful; reasonable, justifiable
merry fun, gaiety; laughter
to perform the duties of an office; to conduct a religious ceremony; to referee
shrewd; wise in a keen, practical way
in a state of financial ruin; to ruin financially; one who has been ruined financially
to be in full agreement; to be the same in nature, character, or function; to happen at the same time
inclined to believe the worst of people; bitterly mocking or sneering
a ruler who oppresses his or her subjects, a tyrant
to argue in a petty way, especially about a price
able to get along together well; combining different elements that blend pleasingly; melodious
an inheritance; something handed down from an ancestor or from the past
not complete; favoring one side over another; showing a strong liking for someone or something
to give one's business to regularly as a customer; to support, provide financial help; to treat someone as an inferior while making a show of being kind or gracious
a ceremony; the customary form of a ceremony; any formal custom or practice