indirectly; deviously; underhandedly

wandering from subject to subject; rambling

a small amount

bitter resentment or ill-will

anger as a result of something unjust

subject to whims or passing fancies

twisted or strained out of shape

secretly; in a concealed manner

the appearance of being true or real

biting, sarcastic

dull, tedious, and repetitious; lacking in variety and interest.

Having an ill will or wishing harm to others; malicious

speaking slightingly of, in a way to undervalue and discredit

a ghost or ghostly figure; an unexplained or unusual appearance