dark and gloomy

curse

rub out

sharp projection from fishhook, arrow, or other object

resemblance to remote ancestors rather than to parents

make or move with a deep rolling sound (as thunder or stomach)

put forth for consideration or analysis

divided into classes

denying the existence of God

animal that ruminates

fitness

layer of earth's surface

make amends for

chew over and over (mentally or, like cows, physically)

driving forward

spread randomly

brutal deed

ransack

lacking in imagination

marked with parallel bands

wasting away

(of a place) dilapidated

part of stage in front of curtain

severe and adverse criticism

alert and watchful

mysterious

prohibit

loud and harsh

make thin

trick to deceive

(induce someone to) convert to a religion or belief

(of rules) binding

testify

pertaining to country people

art of versification

supporting bar

clothe

banish to the country

become successful (esp. financially)

carefully contrived

essential quality

make slight sounds like silk moving or being rubbed together

good fortune and financial success

given to diligent study

rubbing away by friction

pitiless

successful

make stupid in mind

not normal

thick-skinned animal

stretch out full on ground

trip and almost fall

daring

one opposed to force

person receiving protection and support from a patron

base of a tree trunk left after the rest has been cut down

examination of accounts of a business

soothe

leader or noticeable supporter of an idea

make unconscious or numb as by a blow

increase

chaplain (in the armed forces)

able to take on many forms

stun

omen

song of praise or joy

diplomatic etiquette

state of being stupefied

impressive

taking pains

original work used as a model by others

strong and firm (in the body)

sun's corona

agreeable

prolong

unpleasantly dark

pertaining to the aurora borealis

roof of the mouth

stick out

thwart