in a formal and dignified manner; with deep sincerity

evade or escape from (a danger, enemy, or pursuer), typically in a skillful or cunning way

tormenting or teasing with the sight or promise of something unobtainable

(of something bad or undesirable) very great; intense

people with whom one works in a profession or business

a contemptuous or mocking smile, remark, or tone

ALWAYS having a harmful effect, BUT NOT ALWAYS in a gradual or subtle way

great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective

an act of asking for information

proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects

find (something) out for certain; make sure of