doubtful or distrustful of the goodness or sincerity of human motives

the process of examining closely and commenting on the elements of a literary work

touchable, real

to become less in amount, degree, or intensity; subside

desiring to do good for others; generous

mutual feelings of enemies toward each other; hatred; hostility

a sudden sideways motion, as of a boat

lack of mental or physical energy; weariness or listlessness; lethargy

characterized by or showing a friendly disposition; free of ill will; congenial

to leap, hop, or skip about in a playful manner; frolic

pupil, adherent, or follower

to discuss or explain in detail

consider with a particular attitude or feeling

to begin or have a beginning; start

facial expression or general appearance

to make the sound characteristic of a cow

a room adjoining a kitchen, or part of a pantry, where dishes and utensils are cleaned and stored

to have stepped or walked on, over, in, or along

settle in a comfortable, safe, or secret place

uncertainty or vagueness in meaning, intention, or the like

abundant in number or quantity; plentiful

to treat badly, especially with physical abuse

to express disapproval of or disappointment with (someone); censure

full of life and spirit; animated

on a gravestone or tomb, an inscription commemorating the dead person.

to pester with insistent demands or requests

run, leap,or skip, frisk, frolic, caper

a showy display to impress others

deeply touching, arousing strong emotion, especially sadness or sympathy

a basic rule, principle, or directive that guides action, moral conduct, or thought

gloomy, somber, melancholy

free from trouble or disturbance; unruffled; tranquil

optimistic or positive; hopeful

story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, extended metaphor