to write learnedly

large in quantity or number; abundant; plentiful

of or relating to animals, usually worms or bivalves, that ingest earth or mud to extract the organic matter from it

equivalent, as in value, force, effect, or signification

a small, dry one-seeded fruit that does not open to release the seed

a mania characterized by an uncontrollable impulse to dance, especially as prevalent in southern Italy from the 15th to the 17th century, popularly attributed to the bite of the tarantula

a fixed or firm belief

a false argument; sophism

charming; captivating

to repeatedly change one's attitude or opinions with respect to a cause, subject, etc.

to glide toward the earth in an airplane, with no motor power or with the power shut off

a common saying or belief with little current meaning or truth

to act in a blustering, domineering way; be a bully

inclined or eager to fight; aggressively hostile; belligerent; pugnacious

a tablet written on in ancient times with a stylus

necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility