(v.) to smother, prevent from breathing; to hold back or choke off, suppress

Urged, compelled

a narrow crack, slit or opening

boldness or daring, esp. with confident or arrogant disregard for personal safety.

to listen attentively; give heed.

smoothly agreeable and courteous; sophistication, Gracefulness, politeness

Thoughtful regard for the future

To grow gradually less

a false or deceptive person

Contempt, ridicule

a person or thing that preys, esp. greedily or unscrupulously.

possessing or characterized by courage; brave.

having deep insight or understanding.

to give a false or misleading appearance to; conceal the truth or real nature of.

a beat or throb, as of the pulse.

Small quantities or amounts

awful drumming sound

not perceived or commented on; not seen.

to cut, tear, or pull off the limbs of; to divide into pieces.

sharp or penetrating in intellect, insight, or perception; sensitive.

crafty or sly

to form an idea; think.

ridicule, contempt, or derision; subject of laughter.

acting with quiet, caution, and secrecy intended to avoid notice.

strongly emotional; intense or passionate.

A means of hiding

a narrator whose account of events appears to be faulty, misleadingly biased, or otherwise distorted

Unmistakable, clearly defined

a deliberate, vigorous motion or gesture with one's hands.

to lay at rest

acuteness of mental discernment & soundness of judgment; wisdom.

Troubled, distressed, caused agitation, annoyed

Hidden under a false appearance, hypocrisy