a critical or explanatory note or comment, especially for a literary work

a state or scene of uproar and confusion

hidden, disguised, purposefully kept secret; sheltered, secluded; a sheltered place, a hiding place

pleasant, courteous, lighthearted; smooth and polished in manner and appearance

to demand insistently, especially in payment of a debt; a creditor; dark, dull, drab, dingy

effective, producing results

calmness, composure, refusal to panic

accidental, occurring by a happy chance

the essential part, main point, or essence

freely given; not called for by circumstances, unwarranted

overbearing, arrogant; seeking to dominate; pressing, compelling

a strong denunciation or condemnation; abusive language; abusive, vituperative

showing great variety, composed of different elements or many colors; a jester’s costume; a jester

extremely generous; lavish

to delay, put off until later

tending to produce strong feeling or response; arousing desire or appetite; irritating, annoying

exceeding ordinary knowledge and understanding

a depraved, vicious, or unprincipled person, scoundrel; corrupt or unprincipled; to disapprove of, condemn

characterized by or calling for continued sitting, remaining in one place