1. To overcome in a contest, election, battle, etc.; prevail over; vanquish:

A confusing maze or tangle, as of objects or conditions:

To shake tremulously; quiver or tremble

To bring together into a mass of confusedly interlaced or intertwisted threads, strands, or other like parts; snarl.

To beg urgently or piteously, as for aid or mercy; beseech; entreat:

To avoid or escape by speed, cleverness, trickery, etc.; evade:

Of or relating to life:

Feeling, characterized by, or expressing strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting, or base:

The liquid part of blood or lymph, as distinguished from the suspended elements.

Showing irritation or ill humor by a gloomy silence or reserve.

To take a general or comprehensive view of or appraise, as a situation, area of study, etc

A fixed or firm belief:

A delay due to uncertainty of mind or fear:

Informal wild uncontrollable bursts of laughter