a rich fabric, usually silk, woven with a raised pattern, typically with gold or silver thread.
smile or gesture in an affectedly coquettish, coy, or ingratiating manner
a simultaneous discharge of artillery or other guns in a battle.
belonging to or characteristic of the aristocracy.
a broad horizontal band of sculpted or painted decoration, especially on a wall near the ceiling.
a buildup of opinion or feeling in a large section of the population
cry feebly or querulously; whimper
"..a tricky crop, with tiny flowers that are difficult to see and even more difficult to harvest."
deliberately avoid using; abstain from
unnecessary ornament, a tawdry or frivolous thing
a scarcity or lack of something
with reference to a wheeled vehicle or its occupants, to move or cause to move slowly and heavily, typically in a noisy or uneven way.
establish or settle (someone) in a comfortable, safe, or secret place
having a somewhat steep downward slope
a nursery where babies and young children are cared for during the working day.
a mechanical model of the solar system, or of just the sun, earth, and moon, used to represent their relative positions and motions
an electric horn or a similar loud warning device.
a group of models or motionless figures representing a scene from a story or from history; a tableau vivant
having or encouraging an excessive interest in sexual matters
a military or political group that rules a country after taking power by force