A soft, muffled crackling sound like that caused by the movement of dry leaves or paper.

A feeling of reassurance and relaxation following release from anxiety or distress.

To be entitled or appointed to act or speak for (someone), especially in an official capacity.

An activity that someone does regularly for enjoyment rather than work; a hobby.

An uncultivated, uninhabited, and inhospitable region.

Two opposite principles whose interaction influences the destinies of creatures and things.

To become or make smaller in size or amount.

Feeling fear or anxiety; frightened.

An unfortunate event that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally, typically resulting in damage or injury.

The sport or activity of ascending mountains, cliffs or structures.

A large black-and-white mammal of chiefly central China that feeds primarily on bamboo shoots and is now usually classified with the bears.

A principle or a way of behaving that is of a very high standard.

To change food in your stomach into substances that your body can use.

Participle of the verb breed. The activity of keeping and caring for animals or plants in order to produce more.

A giant woody grass that grows chiefly in the tropics, where it is widely cultivated.

The customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation, people, or other social group.

Like wood, for example in taste or smell.