the power of using one's will

intended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive

(of two things) so opposed in character as to be incapable of existing together:

a group of items viewed as a whole rather than individually

inclined to agree with others or obey rules, esp. to an excessive degree; acquiescent

talk at length in a foolish or inconsequential way

(of an action) convenient and practical, although possibly improper or immoral

very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail

hostile and aggressive

(of a body of water or the atmosphere of a confined space) having no current or flow and often having an unpleasant smell as a consequence: showing no activity; dull and sluggish

done, given, or acting of one's own free will

make (someone or something) seem unimportant

esp. of something offered or discharged) exuberantly plentiful; abundant

having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage

(of a person or other living thing) lose or lack vitality; grow weak or feeble

express severe disapproval of (someone or something), typically in a formal statement

go to law; be a party to a lawsuit

deserving censure or condemnation

cause or give rise to (a feeling, situation, or condition)

serving as a desirable model; representing the best of its kind