the practice of giving unfair preferential treatment to one person or group at the expense of another

fail to notice

exemption from a rule or usual requirement

refuse to take notice of or acknowledge; disregard intentionally

a person qualified to practice medicine

(of a person) old or aging

a person in control of a group or situation

an elected member of a municipal council

the state or quality of lasting forever

the action or process of improving something until it is faultless or as faultless as possible

restricted in size, amount, or extent; few, small, or short

a deep or seemingly bottomless chasm

curved architectural trim, usually on a porch

following modern ideas or fashion in style or design

not producing any significant or desired effect

very old or old-fashioned; outdated

a group of people appointed to undertake a mission or take part in a formal process on behalf of a larger group

a document that entitles the holder to receive goods, money, or services.

a formal written request, typically one signed by many people, appealing to authority with respect to a particular cause.

a formal, usually written, statement to be used as evidence

lost luster, especially as a result of exposure to air or moisture

a sparkling light reflected from something wet

had a strong unpleasant smell

having been irreparably damaged or harmed

moving slowly, or having little motion

stormily or threateningly

simple but cozy and comfortable, as in one's own home.

in a very bright and dazzling way that is likely to cause temporary loss of vision

covered thinly with gold leaf or gold paint

a feeling of having done wrong or failed in an obligation

the fact of having committed a specified or implied offense or crime.

made of wood

heavy blackish or very dark brown timber from a mainly tropical tree.

a very dark brown or black color.

light in color or shade.

comparatively light and insubstantial; easily damaged.

defeated thoroughly

completely removed or got rid of (something)

disappeared suddenly and completely

punished severely

excessive confidence or boldness; audacity

expressing necessity or obligation.

have a desire to possess or do (something)

shy and timid; lacking confidence

old men

demons

death

ghosts

moved smoothly and quietly with gliding steps, in a stealthy manner.

at a fast speed; rapidly

in a casual or reckless way; inattentively

had a strong unpleasant smell

any of a number of calcium compounds, especially calcium hydroxide, used as an additive to soil or water.

a citrus fruit

an action or set of actions intended to convey the idea of another action or an idea or feeling

a white crystalline substance which gives seawater its characteristic taste and is used for seasoning or preserving food.

any of a number of pod-bearing trees of the pea family, in particular the carob tree and the black locust.

a large and mainly tropical grasshopper with strong powers of flight. It is usually solitary, but from time to time there is a population explosion, and it migrates in vast swarms that cause extensive damage to crops.

a structure with a roof and walls, such as a house, school, store, or factory

a long, slender, rounded pieces of wood or metal, typically used with one end placed in the ground as a support for something.

a group of models or motionless figures representing a scene from a story or from history;

a piece of furniture with a flat top and one or more legs, providing a level surface on which objects may be placed, and that can be used for such purposes as eating, writing, working, or playing games.

a flat slab of stone, clay, or wood, used especially for an inscription.

an area of relatively level high ground.

spread (one's legs) far apart

burden (someone) with a difficult and burdensome responsibility or task.

enveloped in shadow; cast a shadow over.

the dark shape and outline of someone or something visible against a lighter background, especially in dim light

a carved or cast figure of a person or animal, especially one that is life-size or larger

an adult human male.

something, especially a word, figure, or fact, which is not correct; an inaccuracy.

disapproval

a reduction in the value of an asset with the passage of time, due in particular to wear and tear

an attempt to undermine a group or organization by removing its leaders

a feeling of having done wrong or failed in an obligation