a low, mournful sound uttered in pain or grief.

comparative form of old: more old, elder, senior

a sudden or unsteady movement.

A demon said to feed on corpses.

Arrangement, disposition, or sequence.

One of the four major compass points, specifically 0°, directed toward the North Pole, and conventionally upwards on a map (or even, sometimes used instead of the relative directional term up), abbreviated as N.

literary type using invented or imaginative writing, instead of real facts, usually written as prose.

a soldier of private rank in cavalry or armour.

to perform or repeat an action on each item in a set

like a ghost in appearance; death-like; pale; pallid; dismal.

present participle of fit; suitable, proper.

any of several acute infectious diseases of humans and domestic animals, caused by certain strains of the Vibrio cholerae bacterium through ingestion of contaminated water or food, usually marked by severe gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, and dehydration.

to fix firmly or set securely or deeply.

A place where the pre-school children of working parents are supervised during the day; a crèche, a daycare centre.

An independent review and examination of records and activities to assess the adequacy of system controls, to ensure compliance with established policies and operational procedures, and to recommend necessary changes in controls, policies, or procedures.

having resemblance or similitude; similar; without difference.

A resident of a city or town, especially one with legally-recognized rights or duties.

one who admires; one who is romantically attracted to someone.

To put up by the fitting together of materials or parts.

To make a short high-pitched sound, like that of certain birds; to post an update to the microblogging service formerly known as Twitter.