to see (something unclear or distant) by looking carefully; discern; espy

to denounce or berate severely; flay verbally

an instrument used for measuring the angle or elevation of slopes

theatrical entertainment consisting of a number of individual performances, acts, or mixed numbers, as by comedians, singers, dancers, acrobats, and magicians

to become spread throughout all parts of

a song or poem celebrating an upcoming wedding

characterized by avarice; greedy; covetous

to settle securely or snugly; to cover or shelter; hide securely