swallow
pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
pinioned
(of birds) especially having the flight feathers
smothered
held in check with difficulty
jaundiced
affected by jaundice which causes yellowing of skin etc
wheedling
the act of urging by means of teasing or flattery
goaded
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
lilting
characterized by a buoyant rhythm
