Intonation
Noun
Meaning
- the act or manner of intonating.
- the manner of producing musical tones, specifically the relation in pitch of tones to their key or harmony.
- something that is intoned or chanted.
- the opening phrase in a Gregorian chant, usually sung by one or two voices
Scramble
verb
meaning
- to climb or move quickly using one's hands and feet, as down a rough incline.
- to compete or struggle with others for possession or gain.
Dawdle
Verb
Meaning
- to waste time; idle; trifle; loiter
- to move slowly, languidly, or dilatorily; saunter.
Pillage
Verb
Meaning
- to strip ruthlessly of money or goods by open violence, as in war; plunder.
- to rob with open violence; take booty:
Locus standi
Noun
meaning
law the right of a party to appear and be heard before a court.