not to be persuaded, moved, or affected by prayers or entreaties

resembling or containing lead; leaden

a common saying or belief with little current meaning or truth

venomous hostility or intense temper

to repeat; reiterate

to suspend the meeting of (a club, legislature, committee, etc.) to a future time, another place, or indefinitely

acting like an uncle, as in being kind, patient, generous, etc., especially to younger people

the concluding section in musical and poetic bar form

to enlarge in discourse or writing; be copious in description or discussion

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

a flat, dull, or trite remark, especially one uttered as if it were fresh or profound

speaking or expressed in a lofty style, often to the point of being pompous or bombastic

talking or tending to talk much or freely; talkative; chattering; babbling; garrulous

to sink (a vessel) deliberately, especially by opening seacocks or making openings in the hull

confused, incoherent, foolish, or meaningless talk

utterly unyielding or firm in attitude or opinion