An instrument consisting of nine pieces of cord, formerly used for flogging in the army and navy.
Any overwhelming flood of water.
Opacity of the lens of the eye resulting in complete or partial blindness.
Any great and sudden misfortune or calamity.
The negative pole or electrode of a galvanic battery.
The system, doctrine, and practice of the Roman Catholic Church.
Universal prevalence or acceptance.
A private meeting of members of a political party to select candidates.
Indicating or expressing a cause.
Sarcastic and severe.