to feel about hesitantly with the hands, to search uncertainly for

to make or force one's way by pushing or shoving

a rich mass of ore; something very valuable

someone who falls behind; to move or respond slowly

applause or enthusiastic praise

to return or go back to a previous state

a passage from a book, article, etc

lacking politeness or good manners

to float or hang suspended

a fortress that overlooks and protects a city

to prevent or make impossible

to work with or work together

broken stone, bricks; ruins

a period of watchful attention

of or relating to a slave or servant

an order having the force of law

to develop gradually

to quarrel or argue; to herd

disagreeable in sound; lacking in harmony