sprightliness of spirit or wit; lively intelligence

former; erstwhile

to grow or produce by multiplication of parts, as in budding or cell division, or by procreation

resembling or containing lead; leaden

condescending; haughty

to walk through or over; travel through; traverse

obviously planned or forced; artificial; strained

selecting or choosing from various sources

a flattering or pleasing statement or action used to persuade someone gently to do something

the provision of nourishment or other necessities of life

the theory that only the self exists, or can be proved to exist

to sew with long, loose stitches, as in temporarily tacking together pieces of a garment while it is being made

a defense especially of one's opinions, position, or actions

serving utilitarian purposes only; mechanical; practical

keen insight; shrewdness

to write learnedly