a raised mark on the skin (as produced by the blow of a whip); characteristic of many allergic reactions

a raised or strengthened seam

beat severely with a whip or rod

put a welt on

a comprehensive view of the world and human life

European biennial introduced in North America having flower heads in crowded clusters at ends of branches

a confused multitude of things

toss, roll, or rise and fall in an uncontrolled way

roll around,

be immersed in

a weight of 28 pounds; sometimes imposed as a handicap in a horse race (such as a steeplechase)

an amateur boxer who weighs no more than 148 pounds

a wrestler who weighs 154-172 pounds

a professional boxer who weighs between 141 and 147 pounds

sadness on thinking about the evils of the world

United States writer about rural southern life (1909-2001)