a specially long, formal letter

marked by excessive complacency or self-satisfaction

conforming to the convictions of the middle class

contemptibly small in amount or size

a feeling of evil to come

a condensed but memorable saying embodying an important fact

pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwilingness

deficient in amount or quality or extent

defeat in a competition, race, or conflict

someone who is dazingly skilled in any field

an unusually gifted or intelligent person

showing humiliation or submissiveness

deeply or seriously thoughtful

filled with wonder and delight

marked by meekness or modesty; not arrogant or prideful

have children

established firmly and securely

bring up a topic for discussion

group of people willing to obey orders

overly conceited or arrogant

an act or expression of criticism and censure

given to merry play

censure severely or angrily

a fictitious name used when performing a particular role