stern: having a definite hardness or severity of nature or manner
drone: a deep sustained or monotonous sound
peer: to look narrowly or curiously
banquet: an elaborate and often ceremonious meal for numerous people often in honor of a person
dormitory: a room for sleeping
linger: to be slow in parting or in quitting something
cloak: a loose outer garment
smudge: to soil as if by smudging
jolt: an abrupt, sharp, jerky blow or movement
wig: a manufactured covering of natural or synthetic hair for the head
doom: a judicial condemnation or sentence
glide: to move smoothly, continuously, and effortlessly
glance: to take a quick look at something
ruff: a large round collar of pleated muslin or linen worn by men and women of the late 16th and early 17th centuries
glittering: shining with many bright points of light
velvety: having the character of velvet as in being soft, smooth, thick, or richly hued
velvet: a clothing and upholstery fabric (as of silk, rayon, or wool) characterized by a short soft dense warp pile
hued: colored—usually used in combination
patch: to mend, cover, or fill up a hole or weak spot in
mend: to free from faults or defects
frayed: worn or shredded at the ends or edges
twitch: to move jerkily
rip: to tear or split apart or open
brim: an upper or outer margin
sleek: smooth and glossy as if polished
dwell: to remain for a time
chivalry: the qualities of the ideal knight
toil: long strenuous fatiguing labor
wit: the ability to relate seemingly disparate things so as to illuminate or amuse
cunning: dexterous or crafty in the use of special resources (such as skill or knowledge) or in attaining an end
dexterous: mentally adroit and skillful
adroit: having or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations
applause: marked commendation
wrestle: to move, maneuver, or force with difficulty
queasy: causing uneasiness
parchment: the skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on
pigtail: a lock of hair that has been gathered and banded or braided together at the back or side of the head
stumble: to walk unsteadily or clumsily
scuttle: scurry: to move in or as if in a brisk pace
catcall: the act or an instance of loudly or raucously expressing disapproval (as at a sports event)
groan: to utter a deep moan indicative of pain, grief, or annoyance
gale: an emotional outburst
swagger: to conduct oneself in an arrogant or superciliously pompous manner
hiss: to make a sharp sibilant sound
sibilant: having, containing, or producing the sound of or a sound resembling that of the s or the sh in sash
crane: to stretch toward an object of attention
plunge: to cause to penetrate or enter quickly and forcibly into something
peculiar: different from the usual or normal
turban: a headdress worn chiefly in countries of the eastern Mediterranean and southern Asia consisting of a long cloth that is wrapped around a cap (as by Muslims) or directly around the head (as by Sikhs and Hindus)
pompous: excessively elevated or ornate
scroll: a roll (as of papyrus, leather, or parchment) for writing a document
Yorkshire pudding: a puffy bread dish made from a batter of eggs, flour, and milk that is baked in meat drippings
gravy: a sauce made from the thickened and seasoned juices of cooked meat
humbug: hard usually peppermint-flavored candy
miff: to put into an ill humor
behead: to cut off the head of
gaunt: excessively thin and angular
treacle: a blend of molasses, invert sugar, and corn syrup used as syrup
éclair: a usually chocolate-frosted oblong pastry filled with whipped cream or custard
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