to bring up, give care to; to promote, encourage; in the same family but not related by birth

arranged in order of time of occurrence

well thought of, having a good reputation

to make or become smaller, reduce in size

of or like a mother

to lose in interest, attraction, or effectiveness; to become tiresome; a dark covering, something that conceals

to humble oneself, act in a fearful and servile way; to lie face downward; to indulge in something base or unworthy

large and heavy; great in size or scope

to love and respect deeply, honor greatly

a violent stirring or movement; noisy confusion, excitement a stirring up of public enthusiasm

a long, detailed account; a narrative of heroic exploits

to say suddenly or without thinking

extremely funny, causing loud amusement

the great size or importance of something

to please greatly; to charm, put under a magic spell

dull, boring; old-fashioned, hidebound; lumpy, thick

a face, facial expression to tolerate or approve

to set on fire, cause to burn; to heat up, excite

to change continually; to move up and down