Forelet

Halteres

n. pl.

Balancers; the rudimentary hind wings of Diptera. →

Allayed

imp. & p. p.

of Allay →

Fogless

a.

Without fog; clear. →

Rigor

n.

The becoming stiff or rigid; the state of being rigid; rigidity; stiffness; hardness. →

Water rattler

The diamond rattlesnake (Crotalus adamanteus); -- so called from its preference for damp places near water. →

Ferret-eye

n.

The spur-winged goose; -- so called from the red circle around the eyes. →

Hurtle

v. t.

To make a threatening sound, like the clash of arms; to make a sound as of confused clashing or confusion; to resound. →

Fix

v. t.

To put in order; to arrange; to dispose of; to adjust; to set to rights; to set or place in the manner desired or most suitable; hence, to repair; as, to fix the clothes; to fix the furniture of a room. →

Nonchalant

a.

Indifferent; careless; cool. →

Ruby

n.

Any species of South American humming birds of the genus Clytolaema. The males have a ruby-colored throat or breast. →

Lie

adj.

To be still or quiet, like one lying down to rest. →

Acidify

v. t.

To sour; to imbitter. →