The Call of the Wild

2. gloomily or sullenly ill-humored, as a person or mood.
5. firm in purpose or intent; determined.
8. a member of an aristocracy, especially a noble.
9. domineering in a haughty manner; dictatorial; overbearing: an imperious manner; an imperious person.
10. a descendant or offspring, as a child, plant, or animal.
11. Also, verandah. Chiefly South Midland and Southern U.S. a large, open porch, usually roofed and partly enclosed, as by a railing, often extending across the front and sides of a house; gallery.
12. to cross one another, typically passing alternately over and under, as if woven together; intertwine: Their hands interlaced.
16. to become spread throughout all parts of: Spring pervaded the air.
18. (of meaning) not clear or plain; ambiguous, vague, or uncertain: an obscure sentence in the contract.
20. a very short time; an instant: in a trice.
21. not combed: unkempt hair.
23. a young deer, especially an unweaned one.

1. to replace the siding on (a building).
3. a leafy, shady recess formed by tree branches, shrubs, etc.
4. to overcome the distrust or hostility of; placate; win over: to conciliate an angry competitor.
6. warmly and pleasantly cheerful; cordial: a genial disposition; a genial host.
7. a well in which water rises under pressure from a permeable stratum overlaid by impermeable rock.
9. not partial or biased; fair; just: an impartial judge.
13. the act of revealing or disclosing; disclosure.
14. to send off or away with speed, as a messenger, telegram, body of troops, etc.
15. a pole or rod, usually horizontal, serving as a roost for birds.
17. the power or right of governing and controlling; sovereign authority.
19. awkward, clumsy, or unmannerly: uncouth behavior; an uncouth relative who embarrasses the family.
22. of an unnatural or sickly pallor; pallid; lacking color: His wan face suddenly flushed.