utter again and again, make repeated requests (for), repeat ad nauseam

attract

To keep safe.

stand and sit frequently, be impatient

to sever completely, cut in two, to kill outright, to produce complete separation or estrangement (between two persons)

to desire exceedingly, to covet (a thing), to be bent (on a thing, as revenge)

desire or covet anything, be bent upon

judge animal's age by looking at its set of teeth

to be habituated

keep (someone) employed, busy or occupied, keep (someone) close

in tatters

be perpetually alarmed or afraid

climb by means of a ladder

to vie at flying kites

maathaa

lure (away), entice

a woman's male lover, paramour