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