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.