Downsiders

without means of subsistence; lacking food, clothing, and shelter.

a vile, shameful, or detestable action, condition, habit

open to or having several possible meanings or interpretations

degeneration, decline, or decrease, as from disuse

reduced to or fallen into partial ruin or decay, as from age, wear, or neglect.

to turn aside or from a path or course; deflect.

characterized by an ostentatious display of dignity or importance

a conduit or artificial channel for conducting water from a distance, usually by means of gravity.

a narrow opening produced by cleavage or separation of parts.

a particular principle, position, or policy taught or advocated, as of a religion or government

a temporary structure for holding workers and materials during the erection, repair, or decoration of a building.

an intricate combination of paths or passages in which it is difficult to find one's way or to reach the exit.

altered by education, experience, etc., so as to be worldly-wise; not naive

to amplify vocal sound by the sympathetic vibration of air in certain cavities and bony structures.

pretended; sham; counterfeit: feigned enthusiasm.

more complicated or elaborate than necessary

imaparial; equitable

removing or capable of removing hostility, suspicion

wearisome uniformity or lack of variety, as in occupation or scenery.

a deep, immeasurable space, gulf, or cavity; vast chasm

burdensome, unjustly harsh, or tyrannical

of or pertaining to the school of philosophy founded by Zeno, who taught that people should be free from passion, unmoved by joy or grief, and submit without complaint to unavoidable necessity.

tough, firm, braided, or resilient

boldness or daring, esp. with confident or arrogant disregard for personal safety, conventional thought, or other restrictions.

desiring to help others; charitable

persistent, stubborn, or obstinate

cleverness or skillfulness of conception or design

deviating from the recognized or customary character, practice, etc.; irregular; erratic; peculiar; odd

to differ in sentiment or opinion, esp. from the majority; withhold assent; disagree

any underhand interference with production, work

the use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning

the territory over which authority is exercised

excruciating or acute distress, suffering, or pain

not conceivable; unimaginable; unthinkable

a gap made in a wall, fortification, line of soldiers

inactivity; sluggishness

a statement offered as a plea, excuse, or justification

pleased, esp. with oneself or one's merits, advantages, situation, etc., often without awareness of some potential danger or defect; self-satisfied

characterized by or afflicted with psychosis, not same

to make or hold motionless with amazement, awe, terror