(n.) a hardy cabbage with curled leaves that do not form a dense head, used in salads and many dishes in European and Asian cuisines

(n.) a tubular toy containing mirrors and pieces of colored glass or paper, whose reflections produce changing patterns that are visible through an eyehole when the tube is rotated

(n.) the tenth letter of the Greek alphabet, used in the names of many American fraternities and sororities

(adj.) broken and useless, no longer working or effective

(n.) the effects of a person's actions that determine his/her fate in the future, as in Hindu and Buddhist belief systems

(n.) a small racing vehicle typically with four wheels and a tubular frame and a rear-mounted engine

(n.) a small, simple musical instrument consisting of a hollow pipe with a thinly-covered hole that produces a buzzing sound when a player blows into the pipe

(n.) a dish of pieces of meat roasted or grilled on a skewer or spit

(n.) a longitudinal structure at the bottom of a ship's hull, extending downward as a blade or ridge to increase stability

(n.) a large brown seaweed that grows to a very large size and in clusters, forming underwater 'forests' that support large populations of animals

(n.) a small shelter for a dog or cat

(n.) a grain or seed enclosed in a husk

(n.) a panel for entering information into a computer or typewriter

(n.) a prevailing tone or central theme, typically one set or introduced at the start of a conference

(n.) a textile fabric of a dull brownish-yellow color, in particular a strong cotton fabric used in military clothing

(v.) to take someone away illegally by force, typically to obtain a ransom

(n.) a furnace or oven for burning, baking, or drying, especially one for hardening, burning, or drying substances such as grain, meal, or clay

(n.) one's family and relations

(v.) to light or set on fire

(n.) a small open-fronted hut or cubicle from which newspapers, refreshments, tickets, etc., are sold

(n.) a set of articles, equipment or implements used for a specific purpose, such as first aid or survival

(n.) a bag with shoulder straps, carried on the back, and typically made of weatherproof material

(v.) to be in or assume a position in which the body is supported by a knee or both knees, typically as a sign of reverence, submission, or proposal for marriage

(n.) a victory in boxing in which one's opponent is unable to rise from the ground after being struck down, or is deemed too injured to continue

(adj.) strange or eccentric