a mechanical contrivance; gadget; device

to sing or hum in a soft, soothing voice

an oddity or peculiarity, as of conduct

taken, done, used, etc., surreptitiously or by stealth; secret

a manner of walking, stepping, or running

the state, quality, or character of being notorious or widely known

a person who lives in seclusion or apart from society,

often for religious meditation

shortened and detached when played or sung

placed in or belonging to a lower order or rank

giving tacit assent; agreement or consent by silence or without objection; compliance (usually followed by to or in)

to cooperate secretly; conspire (often followed by with)

to assert the contrary or opposite of; deny directly and categorically

the crop of a bird or insect;

the stomach of an animal

to avoid or escape by speed, cleverness, trickery, etc.; evade

crudely or tastelessly colorful, showy, or elaborate, as clothes or decoration

a vehicle for conveying a dead person to the place of burial

a severe reproof or rebuke, especially a formal one by a person in authority

tending to calm or soothe

a state of great commotion, confusion, or disturbance;

tumult; agitation; disquiet