Ch 25

spirited:displaying animation, vigor, or livelinesstottered:tottering - unsteady in gait as from infirmity or old age; "a tottering skeleton of a horse"; "a tottery old man"sovereign:a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary rightdawdle:linger: take one's time; proceed slowlygallivanting: wander aimlessly in search of pleasurecambric: a finely woven white linennursery:a child's room for a babytactlessly:without tact; in a tactless manner; "at the moment of the murder, he is standing in front of television cameras and talking tactlessly"boon:very close and convivial; "boon companions"shrewd:astute: marked by practical hardheaded intelligence; "a smart businessman"; "an astute tenant always reads the small print in a lease"; "he was too shrewd to go along with them on a road that could lead only to their overthrow"prophet:an authoritative person who divines the future

Ch 24

tapestries:Tapestry is a form of textile art, woven on a vertical loom. It is composed of two sets of interlaced threads, those running parallel to the length (called the warp) and those parallel to the width (called the weft); the warp threads are set up under tension on a loom, and the weft thread is ...minstrel:a strong north wind that blows in France during the winterhubbub:loud confused noise from many sourcesscones:The scone is a small British quickbread (or cake if recipe includes sugar) of Scottish origin. Scones are especially popular in the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and the United States, but are eaten in many other countries. ...attired:appareled: dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination; "the elegantly attired gentleman"; "neatly dressed workers"; "monks garbed in hooded robes"; "went about oddly garmented"; "professors robed in crimson"; "tuxedo-attired gentlemen"; "crimson-robed Harvard professors"ermine:ermine - the expensive white fur of the ermineskulking:malingering: evading duty or work by pretending to be incapacitated; "they developed a test to detect malingering"salvo:an outburst resembling the discharge of firearms or the release of bombsstalwart:hardy: having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships; "hardy explorers of northern Canada"; "proud of her tall stalwart son"; "stout seamen"; "sturdy young athletes"

Ch 23

dwindling-diminish gradually in size, amount, or strengthfurlong-an eighth of a mile, 220 yards.ramparts-a defensive wall of a castle or walled city, having a broad top with a walkway and typically a stone parapet.visage-a person's face, with reference to the form or proportions of the featuresconjure-make (something) appear unexpectedly or seemingly from nowhere as if by magichordes-a large group of peopleramshackle-n a state of severe disrepair : a ramshackle cottage.bolt-a metal pin or bar, in particularmime-the theatrical technique of suggesting action, character, or emotion without words, using only gesture, expression, and movement.custody-the protective care or guardianship of someone or somethingappalled-greatly dismay or horrify

Ch 22

amiably-having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner ravenous-extremely hungrygape-stare with one's mouth open wide, typically in amazement or wonderyarn-spun thread used for knitting, weaving, or sewing.veer-change direction suddenlybogs-wet muddy ground too soft to support a heavy bodychasms-a deep fissure in the earth, rock, or another surfacespouse-a husband or wife, considered in relation to their partner.unkempt-having an untidy or disheveled appearanceinaudible-?colliery-a coal mine and the buildings and equipment associated with it.mutton-the flesh of sheep, esp. mature sheep, used as foodmorass-an area of muddy or boggy groundfloundered-struggle or stagger helplessly or clumsily in water or mudgamely-a form of play or sport, esp. a competitive one played according to rules and decided by skill, strength, or luckwrangle-a dispute or argument, typically one that is long and complicated

Ch 21

knoll- a small, rounded hill or eminence; hillock. tattoo- a signal on a drum, bugle, or trumpet at night, for soldiers or sailors to go to their quarters. cuirass- defensive armor for the torso comprising a breastplate and backplate, originally made of leather.halberd- a shafted weapon with an axlike cutting blade, beak, and apical spike, used especially in the 15th and 16th centuries. reserve- to serve again.placid- pleasantly calm or peaceful; unruffled; tranquil; serenely quiet or undisturbed.

Ch 20

besiegers- to lay siege to. caldron/ cauldron- a large kettle or boiler.dale- a valley, especially a broad valley.tyrant- a sovereign or other ruler who uses power oppressively or unjustly.skittish- apt to start or shy.gelding- a castrated male animal.sentinel- a person or thing that watches or stands as if watching.poise- a state of balance, as from equality or equal distribution of weight; equipoise.trice- a very short time; an instant.ruse- a trick, stratagem, or artifice.centaur- one of a race of monsters having the head, trunk, and arms of a man, and the body and legs of a horse.

Ch 19

Bedraggled- limp and soiled as if dragged in the mudPlying- a process used to create a strong, balanced yarn.Ransacked- a thorough search for somethingIncriminate- accuse: bring an accusation against; level a charge againstStrenuous- characterized by or performed with much energy or force; "strenuous exercise" Nudged- Reduced speed closing of the elevator doors when they are held open too long.Bide- To bear; to endure; to tolerateAdversary- someone who offers oppositionRapiers- a straight sword with a narrow blade and two edgesGesticulating- making gestures while speakingBung- a plug used to close a hole in a barrel or flaskAdders- a person who adds numbers

Ch 18

Squall- makes high-pitched, whiney noises Cavalry- a highly mobile army unitTrough- a concave shape with an open top Consolation- the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointmentConfederates- a supporter of the Confederate States of AmericaFetter- a shackle for the ankles or feetAnarchy- a state of lawlessness and disorderToiled- labor: work hardSodden- wet through and through; thoroughly wetAbyss- a bottomless gulf or pitScree- loose stony debris on a slope; a slope of such material at the base of a cliff, etc

Ch 17

smarted:smarting - smart: a kind of pain such as that caused by a wound or a burn or a sorehovel: small crude shelter used as a dwellingpewter:any of various alloys of tin with small amounts of other metals (especially lead)sycamore:variably colored and sometimes variegated hard tough elastic wood of a sycamore treesham:fake: something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to betethered:confined or restricted with or as if with a rope or chainhearth:fireplace: an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built; "the fireplace was so large you could walk inside it"; "he laid a fire in the hearth and lit it"; "the hearth was black with the charcoal of many fires"squeamish:dainty: excessively fastidious and easily disgusted; "too nice about his food to take to camp cooking"; "so squeamish he would only touch the toilet handle with his elbow"

Ch 16

deluded:Being affected by delusionstaut:pulled or drawn tight; "taut sails"; "a tight drumhead"; "a tight rope"conspiracy:a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful actdisgruntled:in a state of sulky dissatisfactionunderscored:The underlining of text, used to indicate material that is being added to a rule, ie, new material underlined.bodice:part of a dress above the waisthindered:Steric effects arise from the fact that each atom within a molecule occupies a certain amount of space. ...haven:a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary

Ch 15

wisp: a handful or small bundle of straw, hay.novelty: state or quality of being new, or unique; newness.prophesied: to foretell or predict. confirmation: the act of confirming (establishing the truth).abrupt: sudden or unexpected. muddle: to mix up in a confused or bungling manner; jumble

Ch 14

ferret-a domesticated polecat kept as a pet or usedscotch- to decisively put an end tovouch-assert or confirm as a result of one's own experience that something is true or accurately so describedberth-a ship's allotted place at a wharf or docktapestry-a piece of thick textile fabric with pictures or designs formed by weaving colored weft threads or by embroidering on canvas, used as a wall hanging or furniture covering.

Ch 13

modesty-the quality or state of being unassuming or moderate in the estimation of one's abilitiesembrace-hold (someone) closely in one's arms, esp. as a sign of affectionfarthing-a former monetary unit and coin of the UK, withdrawn in 1961, equal to a quarter of an old penny.crestfallen-sad and disappointedmanuscript-a book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printeddeposition-the action of deposing someonedamsel-a young unmarried womantumult- a loud, confused noise,one caused by a large mass of people starched- odorless tasteless white substance occurring widely in plant tissue and obtained chiefly from cereals and potatoes. It is a polysaccharide that functions as a carbohydrate store and is an important constituent of the human diet. quill- any of the main wing or tail feathers of a bird.methodically-done according to a systematic or.established form of procedure

Ch 12

painter- an artist who paints pictures. exultation- the act of exulting; as over success or victory. precariously- dependent on circumstances beyond one's control; uncertain; unstable; insecure.scaffold- a temporary structure for holding workers and materials during the erection, repair, or decoration of a building.interposed- to place between; cause to intervene.tranquil- free from commotion or tumult; peaceful; quiet; calm.fetch- to go and bring back; return with; get.sculled- an oar mounted on a fulcrum at the stern of a small boat and moved from side to side to propel the boat forward.

Ch 11

estate- a piece of landed property, especially one of large extent with an elaborate house on it: to have an estate in the country.bosoms- the breast of a human being.eclipsed- the obscuration of the light of the moon by the intervention of the earth between it and the sunheather- any of various heaths, especially Calluna vulgaris, of England and Scotland, having small, pinkish-purple flowers. fortnight- the space of fourteen nights and days; two weeks.flattered- to try to please by complimentary remarks or attention.bumpkin- little barrel.console- to alleviate or lessen the grief, sorrow, or disappointment of.ransacked- to search thoroughly or vigorously through.

Ch 10

Inspired- Having excellence through inspiration; Filled with inspiration or motivatedTweaked- fine-tune: adjust finelySubsided- wear off or die downGroom- care for one's external appearanceAbated- become less in amount or intensityMisspent- Spent in a bad way, squanderedQuaint- strange in an interesting or pleasing way;

Ch 9

Receding- a slow or gradual disappearance Apprentice- a system of training a new generation of practitioners of a skill.Mimic- imitate (a person or manner), especially for satirical effectGarret- An attic or semi-finished room just beneath the roof of a houseHampered- impeded or encumbered as if chained or fetteredCue- an actor's line that immediately precedes and serves as a reminder for some action or speech

Ch 8

mercy:Compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone whom it is within one's power to punish or harm: "the boy was begging for mercy".stammered:Of speech, that sounds irregular or haltingdabbed:dab - apply (usually a liquid) to a surface; "dab the wall with paint"daft:insane, mad; silly; stupidwitty:combining clever conception and facetious expression; "his sermons were unpredictably witty and satirical as well as eloquent"malignant:dangerous to health; characterized by progressive and uncontrolled growth (especially of a tumor)scorn:Scorn is a feeling of contempt or disdain for something or somebody; to despise.miscellaneous:Consisting of a variety of ingredients or parts; Having diverse characteristics, abilities or appearancesburly:beefy: muscular and heavily built; "a beefy wrestler"; "had a tall burly frame"; "clothing sizes for husky boys"; "a strapping boy of eighteen"; "`buirdly' is a Scottish term"congestion: excessive accumulation of blood or other fluid in a body partford:A ford is a shallow place where a river or stream may be crossed by wading or in a vehicle. A ford is mostly a natural phenomenon, in contrast to a low water crossing, which is an artificial bridge that allows crossing a river or stream when water is low.lisped:a speech impediment,minor:of lesser importance or stature or rank; "a minor poet"; "had a minor part in the play"; "a minor official"; "many of these hardy adventurers were minor noblemen"; "minor back roads"

Ch 7

prejudiced:A prejudice is a prejudgement: i.e. a preconceived belief, opinion, or judgment made without ascertaining the facts of a case. ...denounce:speak out against;aloof:remote in manner; "stood apart with aloof dignity"; "a distant smile"; "he was upstage with strangers"anxieties:Anxiety is a psychological and physiological state characterized by cognitive, somatic, emotional, and behavioral components.Seligman, M.E.P., Walker, E.F. & Rosenhan, D.L.). Abnormal psychology, (4th ed.) New York: W.W. Norton & Company, Inc. ...barbarous: Barbarian is a term for an uncivilized person, often used pejoratively, either in a general reference to a member of a nation or ethnos, typically a tribal society as seen by an urban civilization either viewed as inferior, or admired as a noble savage. ...plague:a serious (sometimes fatal) infection of rodents caused by Yersinia pestis and accidentally transmitted to humans by the bite of a flea that has bitten an infected animalgist:effect: the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary workdoleful: filled with or evoking sadness; "the child's doleful expression"; "stared with mournful eyes"; "mournful news"destitute: poor enough to need help from othersparapet:a low wall along the edge of a roof or balconypillion:a seat behind the rider of a horse or motorbike etc.pauper:a person who is very poorcobbles:Cobblestones are stones that were frequently used in the pavement of early streets. "Cobblestone" is derived from the very old English word "cob", which had a wide range of meanings, one of which was "rounded lump" with overtones of large size. ...foul:disgusting: highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust; "a disgusting smell"; "distasteful language"; "a loathsome disease"; "the idea of eating meat is repellent to me"; "revolting food"; "a wicked stench

Ch 6

gizzard-a muscular, thick-walled part of a bird's stomach for grinding food, typically with gritdagger-a short knife with a pointed and edged blade, used as a weapon.retorted-say something in answer to a remark or accusation, typically in a sharp, angry, or wittily incisive mannervacancies-an unoccupied position or jobmocking-tease or laugh at in a scornful or contemptuous mannersluicing-a sliding gate or other device for controlling the flow of water, esp. one in a lock gatecurtsy-a woman's or girl's formal greeting made by bending the knees with one foot in front of the othercontradict-deny the truth of (a statement), esp. by asserting the oppositefarthing-a former monetary unit and coin of the UK, withdrawn in 1961, equal to a quarter of an old penny.meddle-interfere in or busy oneself unduly with something that is not one's concerninquisitive-curious or inquiring

Ch 5

suffocated-die or cause to die from lack of air or inability to breathetroupe-a group of dancers, actors, or other entertainers who tour to different venues.thimbleful-a small quantity of liquid, esp. alcohol : a thimbleful of brandy.stammer-speak with sudden involuntary pauses and a tendency to repeat the initial letters of words.interjected-say (something) abruptly, esp. as an aside or interruptiontethered-a rope or chain with which an animal is tied to restrict its movement.bracken-a tall fern with coarse lobed fronds that occurs worldwide and can cover large areas.vagabond-a person who wanders from place to place without a home or job. motto-a short sentence or phrase chosen as encapsulating the beliefs or ideals guiding an individual, family, or institution.emphatically-in a forceful way.

Ch 4

discontent- not content; dissatisfiedtrodden- a past participle of tread. pall- a cloth, often of velvet, for spreading over a coffin, bier, or tomb. charity- generous actions or donations to aid the poor, ill, or helplessdoublets- a close-fitting outer garment, with or without sleeves and sometimes having a short skirt, worn by men in the renaissance. mourners- a person who mournspoverty- the state or condition of having little or no money, goods, or means of support; condition of being poor; indigence.chevied- to chase; run after.

Ch 3

cluster- a number of things of the same kind, growing or held together; a bunchtarn- a small mountain lake or pool, especially one in a cirque.litter- objects strewn or scattered about; scattered rubbish.squires- (in England) country gentleman, especially the chief landed proprietor in a district. crag- a steep, rugged rock; rough, broken, projecting part of a rock.swarthy- (of skin color, complexion, etc.) dark.remedies- something that cures or relieves a disease or bodily disorder; a healing medicine, application, or treatment. dubiously- doubtful; marked by or occasioning doubt.skewer- a long pin of wood or metal for inserting through meat or other food to hold or bind it in cooking. insolent- boldly rude or disrespectful; insultingmagistrate- a civil officer charged with the administration of the law.despair- loss of hope; hopelessness.

Ch 2

Envied showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantagesDefied- resist or confront with resistanceConstable- A constable is a person holding a particular office, most commonly in law enforcement. Flogging- Infliction of punishment by dealing blows or whippingCanter- a smooth three-beat gait; between a trot and a gallopMutton- The meat from mature sheep, dark red in color and rich in flavour.Moor- open land usually with peaty soil covered with heather and bracken and moss

Chapter 1

Pike- medieval weapon consisting of a spearhead attached to a long pole or pikestaff; superseded by the bayonet Peat- Soil formed of dead but not fully decayed flora found in bog areas Precipice- a very steep cliff Beadle- a parish constable, a uniformed minor (lay) official, who ushers and keeps order; an attendant to the minister; a warrant officer Granite- plutonic igneous rock having visibly crystalline texture; generally composed of feldspar and mica and quartz Inherited- Obtained via an inheritance Livery- the care (feeding and stabling) of horses for pay Strode- Simple past of stride Rampart- A defensive mound of earth or a wall with a broad top and usually a stone parapet; a wall-like ridge of earth, stones or debris; an embankment for defensive purpose; Shied- a protective covering or structure