known or understood by very few; mysterious; secret; obscure; esoteric

pertaining to or of the nature of a spasm; characterized by spasms

talking or tending to talk much or freely; talkative; chattering; babbling; garrulous

an amorous glance; ogle

make a comically or repulsively ugly face

to bring under complete control or subjection; conquer; master

keenly distressing to the feelings

slim; slender in figure or lithe