A wooden mallet, used by a courtroom judge, or by a committee chairman, struck against a sounding block to quieten those present, or by an auctioneer to accept the highest bid at auction.

A thing or quality that has value, especially one that generates cash flows.

A hoofed mammal, Equus ferus caballus, often used throughout history for riding and draft work.

to grind (one's teeth) in pain or in anger.

a part of a helmet, arranged so as to lift or open, and so show the face.

Capable of being easily bent; flexible.

present participle of fawn; a young deer.

on the part of a stage that is visible to the audience.

to make (something) deviate from its original path.

simple past tense and past participle of delay; a period of time before an event occurs; the act of delaying; procrastination; lingering inactivity.

filled with water from rain or rivers.

Expressing a wish or longing for something.

Images in general, or en masse; the work of the imagination or fancy; false ideas; imaginary phantasms.

simple past tense and past participle of greet; to welcome in a friendly manner, either in person or through another means such as writing.