lacking luxury (and stern)

approves

obtaining (in this case, understanding of words)

acting morally superior to others

1.a disparaging remark 2. an abusive attack on a person's character or good name 3. the act of sprinkling water in baptism (rare)

lack of respect

conflict

favorable

failed

habitually works hard

give (as an honor)

restrained

became less intense

something that followed from something else

not controlled by outside forces

spread out

call to come

renounced or disavowed

excessive, thoughtless indulgence -- such as waste, cruelty, violence, and especially sexual promiscuity

unimportant employees of someone considered important

financially successful

shortage

lacking extremes (in this case, in weather)

sad, disappointed, or worried

take delight in

without a basis in reason or fact

weak from old age or disease

help to develop

characterized by kindness -- especially a motivation to reduce suffering of others or of animals

with anger or annoyance at something unjust or wrong

unlimited

demonstrating love and uncritical affection