rugged; harsh; rough.

a cloudlike aggregation of minute globules of water suspended in the atmosphere at or near the earth's surface, reducing visibility to a lesser degree than fog.

Archaic. to draw out or protract.

to seize, grasp, or grip with the hand.

to raise or lift, especially by some mechanical appliance.

to growl threateningly or viciously, especially with a raised upper lip to bare the teeth, as a dog.

(of vegetation, plants, grasses, etc.) luxuriant; succulent; tender and juicy.

full of juice; juicy.

abundant or lush in growth, as vegetation.

an open space in a forest.

to make a sound as of water doing this (often used of birds or of human beings).

to eat or chew in small bites.

without stop or pause; unending; incessant.

a facial expression, often ugly or contorted, that indicates disapproval, pain, etc.

well filled out or rounded in form; somewhat fleshy or fat.

suitable; proper; becoming.

a state of intense happiness and self-confidence.

with merriment; merrily; joyfully; cheerfully.

to eat, especially voraciously. (often followed by down or up)

to move swiftly; spring or start suddenly and run swiftly.

excessively greedy.

exceedingly eager or avid.

showing great enthusiasm for or interest in.

to put into a small, close, or concealing place.

to lean or lie back; rest in a recumbent position.

lying down; reclining; leaning.

to give oneself to the enjoyment of.

to act idly; or with indifference; trifle.

to act or talk in an idle or frivolous way.

characterized by lack of seriousness or sense.

journeying or traveling, as a medieval knight in quest of adventure; roving adventurously.

rhythmic flow of a sequence of sounds or words.

well-chosen; apt.

suited to the purpose or occasion; appropriate.

grave, sober, or mirthless, as a person, the face, speech, tone, or mood.

amusement or laughter.

to look steadily and intently, as with great curiosity, interest, pleasure, or wonder.

free from fault or flaw; free from errors.

to become suddenly enraged; express sudden, fierce anger or passion (usually followed by up or out).

abnormally bent or turned to one side; twisted; crooked.

to seize upon; hold firmly.

to bite or chew on, especially persistently.

constantly repeated; continued.

to soothe or quiet.

to sleep, especially lightly; doze; drowse.

a noisy quarrel or brawl.

hollowed out like a cup; cup-shaped.

Also called neck cord. a cord or a series of cords for lifting the warp in weaving a figured fabric.

to look with the eyes partly closed.

to swell out, puff up, etc., as by the action of wind.

being nothing more nor better than.

an intricate combination of paths or passages in which it is difficult to find one's way or to reach the exit.

a fence or boundary formed by closely growing bushes or shrubs.