The Call of the Wild

sensible and clear; or describing parts as fitting together in a consistent or pleasing manner

dismay (unhappiness, worry, and often confusion) — typically over something unexpected

to discourage or intimidate

easily led or managed — perhaps submissive or well-behaved

a practical action — especially one that accepts negative tradeoffs due to circumstances

or:

convenient, speedy, or practical

giving careful attention to detail

or:

excessively concerned with cleanliness or matters of taste

effort that is pointless because it is unproductive or unsuccessful

to a human:  to provoke or encourage someone to do something — usually something bad and often provoking in an annoying manner

to an animal:  to prod with a pointed stick to make it move

create difficulty so as to slow or prevent (something)

avoid responsibilities and duties — typically by pretending to be ill

or (more rarely):  to be slow

unhappy — often with a withdrawn personality

normal (describing thinking or behavior as commonly or traditionally accepted)

continuing — especially despite difficulties or opposition

to do well or to grow stronger

to argue about unimportant things; or an argument or complaint about something unimportant