suffer an involuntary contraction of the muscles producing contortion of the body, jerk

relating to the character of an early stage in the historical development of something; ancient; earliest

an enclosed space or cavity; compartment

continuing firmly in a course of action in spite of difficulty; continuing to exist over a prolonged period of time

a tuft of feathers, fur, or skin on the head of a bird; plume

a reason for doing something, especially one that is hidden or not obvious

alive but not growing; having normal physical functions suspended or slowing down for a period of time as if in a deep sleep

to give pleasure or satisfaction; delighted

(of water, air, or smoke) to move in a circular way

rough, knobbly, and twisted with age

irritate intensely; infuriate