to develop gradually; to rise to a higher level

a passage taken from a book, article, etc.; to take such a passage; to quote

to float or hang suspended over; to move back and forth uncertainly over or around

to return, go back

a fortress that overlooks and protects a city; any strong or commanding place

disagreeable in sound, jarring; lacking in harmony

to feel about hesitantly with the hands; to search blindly and uncertainly

broken stone or bricks; ruins

a watch, especially at night; any period of watchful attention

a proverb, a wise saying

a rich mass of ore in a mine; something very valuable, profitable, or rewarding; a source of wealth or prosperity; a very large amount; sudden profit or gain

lacking politeness or good manners; lacking sensitivity; difficult to work with or deal with; rude

an order having the force of law; to issue such an order; to command firmly or forcefully

to make or force one's way by pushing or elbowing; to bump, brush against; to compete for

a person who moves slowly or falls behind; falling behind; slow to move, act, or respond

applause; enthusiastic praise or approval

to make impossible, prevent, shut out

of or relating to a slave; behaving like or suitable for a slave or a servant, menial; lacking spirit or independence, abjectly submissive

to quarrel or argue in a noisy, angry way; to obtain by argument; to herd; a noisy quarrel