| Augury, portent |
OMEN |
| Casual, not official |
INFORMAL |
| Crying like a lamb |
BLEATING |
| Division of geological time |
AEON |
| Expedition to observe animals |
SAFARI |
| Forked piece of a chicken |
WISHBONE |
| Forlorn, solitary |
LONELY |
| Harsh order issued by authority |
DIKTAT |
| International organisation for collective security |
NATO |
| It's where the heart is, it's said |
HOME |
| Manipulation of the muscles |
MASSAGE |
| Mass books |
MISSALS |
| Musical instrument like a small guitar |
MANDOLIN |
| Not neatly combed |
UNKEMPT |
| Not posing any danger |
HARMLESS |
| Open and responsive to suggestion |
AMENABLE |
