a convenient arrangement; a settlement or compromise

the fact or state of being engrossed in something

having or exhibiting an ability to perceive events in the future or beyond normal sensory contact

a pause or break in activity

restless; impatient

difficulties; misfortune

having the power to put plans, actions, or laws into effect

made or granted on certain terms

go up or climb

a person killed or injured in war or accident

extravagantly bright of showy

a place of residence; a house or home

capture the fascinated attention of

feel intense dislike or disgust for

completely lacking in subtlety; very obvious

surprise (someone) greatly; astonish

eat (food or prey) hungrily or quickly

 delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them

dispute or bargain persistently, especially over the cost of something