a docile horse used for ordinary riding, especially by women

to wipe out; do away with; expunge

mournful, dismal, or gloomy, especially in an affected, exaggerated, or unrelieved manner

a puzzling or inexplicable occurrence or situation

seeming or trying to seem superior, important, etc.; pompous; pretentious

a controversial argument, as one against some opinion, doctrine, etc.

razzle-dazzle, or showiness, brilliance, or virtuosity in technique or effect

marked by or attended with ignominy; discreditable, humiliating