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Vocab Word Part of Speech Definition in context Ch. page # Custom House Noun (n.) the office at a port or frontier where customs duty is collected. TCH...

Vocab Word Part of Speech Definition in context Ch. page # Custom House Noun (n.) the office at a port or frontier where customs duty is collected. TCH 5 leaves Noun (n.) sheets of paper TCH 5 Old Manse Noun (n.) A tax house; Hawthorne had lived in the Old Manse from 1842-1845 TCH 5 P.P. Clerk of this Parish Noun (n.) memiors written by Alexander Pope TCH 5 Parish Noun (n.) a small administrative district typically having its own church and a priest or pastor TCH 5 apprehensive Adjective (adj.) very quick to learn, understand TCH 6 authenticity Noun (n.) Being authentic TCH 6 bark Noun (n.) A sailing ship or boat normally with three masts TCH 6 benumb Verb (v.) deprive of physical or emotional feeling TCH 6 brig Noun (n.) a place of confinement; ship TCH 6 Communion Noun (n.) a good relationship, kind, relationship, exchange of thoughts. TCH 6 decorous Adjective (adj.) dignified propriety of conduct/behavior TCH 6 dilapidated Adjective (adj.) in a state of ruin due to age and neglect TCH 6 a successful Salem merchant who built a large wharf for trading overseas (the street King Derby Noun (n.) between the Custom House and the wharf is named Derby Street after him) TCH 6 languid Adjective (adj.) drooping or flagging from or as if from exhaustion TCH 6 prate Verb (v.) to talk foolishly or tediously about something. TCH 6 prolix Adjective (adj.) using or containing too many words TCH 6 the state or quality of conforming to conventionally accepted standards of behavior or propriety Noun (n.) morals TCH 6 schooner Noun (n.) a sailingship with two or more masts. TCH 6 sketch Noun A rough drawing that shows the main features of an object or scene. TCH 6 unthrifty adjective (adj.) not using money and other resources carefully; wasteful. TCH 6 wharf Noun (n.) a level quayside area to which a ship may be moored to load and unload. TCH 6 chinks Noun (n.) a small cleft, slit, or fissure TCH 7 eiderdown Noun (n.) soft feathers that come from ducks and are used in pillows and warm clothing TCH 7 enlivening Adjective (adj.) interesting, lively or enjoyable TCH 7 fowl Noun (n.) any other domesticated bird kept for its eggs or flesh, e.g., the turkey, duck, goose, and guineafowl. TCH 7 hovers Verb (v.) to remain in one place in the air TCH 7 incurred Verb (v.) become subject to as a result of one's own behavior or actions TCH 7 last war with England Noun (n.) war of 1812 TCH 7 Multitudinous Adjectice (adj.) very numerous TCH 7 pillars Noun (n.) a tall verticle structure used as a support for a building, or as an ornament or monument TCH 7 a structure consisting of a roof supported by columns at regular intervals, typically attached portico Noun (n.) as a porch to a building. TCH 7 rankling Adjective (adj.) annoying, irritating, painful. TCH 7 tread Verb (V.) walk in a specified way. TCH 7 truculency Noun (n.) eager or quick to argue or fight; aggressiveness TCH 7 vixen Noun (n.) a spiteful, quarrelsome woman. TCH 7 vixenly Adjective (adj.) a sexually attractive woman TCH 7 wharves Noun (n.) a platform built parallel to a river or harbor for docking ships TCH 8 imperceptibly Adverb (adv.) very slight, not perceptible TCH 8 inclement adjective (adj.) unpleasantly cold or wet TCH 8 incommodities Noun (n.) disadvantage; inconvenience TCH 8 sombre Adjective (adj.) dark or dull in color or tone; gloomy TCH 8 tarpaulins noun(n) heavy duty waterproof cloth TCH 8 thitherward Verb (v.) toward that place TCH 8 aforesaid noun previously mentioned TCH 9 alms-houses noun (n.) a house built originally by a charitable person or organization for poor people to live in. TCH 9 apostolic Adjective (adj.) pertaining to the pope; papal TCH 9 decrepit adjective (adj.) elderly and firm TCH 9 dingy Adjective (adj.) Gloomy and drab TCH 9 infirm adjective (adj.) feeble or weak in body or health, especiallybecause of age TCH 9 Matthew noun (n.) One of the diciples of Jesus Christ and wrote one of the four gospels TCH 9 shipchandlers noun (n.) a person who deals in supplies for ships TCH 9 An English vendor or merchant who sells cheap, but rugged working-class clothes, also slop-sellers Noun (n.) called slops. TCH 9 slovenliness Noun (n.) the unorganized or untidy manner of something TCH 9 thence Adverb (adv.) From that place TCH 9 thither Adverb (adv.) to or toward that place TCH 9 Vocab Word Part of Speech Definition in context Ch. page # Voluminous refers to great in volume or size, in this case a stove with a voluminous funnel voluminous Adjective (adj.) refers to a stove with a large funnel. TCH 9 Wapping noun (n.) The part of London that houses the dock side area TCH 9 akin Adjective (adj.) A similar character TCH 10 besom noun (n.) broom TCH 10 dusky Adjective (adj.) Somewhat darker in color TCH 10 emigrant Noun (n.) a person who emigrates or migrates from his or her country, or region. TCH 10 emoluments Noun (n.) a salary, fee, or profit from employment or office TCH 10 grandeur Noun (n.) the quality or state of being impressive or awesome TCH 10 invariably Adverb (adv.) in every case or always TCH 10 a member of the radical party of of the NYC Democrats(1835) to oppose the conservative Locofoco Surveyor noun (n.) members of the party TCH 10 picturesque Noun visually attractive, TCH 10 quaint attractively unusual or old fashioned TCH 10 sentiment noun (n) a view or attitude towards a situation; an opinion TCH 10 transplantation Verb (v.) to relocate TCH 10 bough Noun (n.) a main branch of a tree. TCH 11 sable Noun (n.) a weasel-like mammal; a marten TCH 11 Severity Noun (n.) harshness, sternness, or rigor TCH 11 eaves Noun (n.) the overhanging edge of anything TCH 12 forecastle Noun (n.) the upper deck of a sailing ship; front part of a ship with the sailors' living quarters TCH 12 laudable Adjective (adj.) Deserving praise TCH 12 tempestuous Adjective (adj.) as if showing violent anger; characterized by violent emotions of behavior TCH 12 half-penny Noun (n.) a bronze coin of the United Kingdom; use phased out in 1984 TCH 13 Hanse Noun a person's house or home. TCH 13 mould British variant of mold TCH 13 Natal Adjective (adj.) of or relating to the place or time of one's birth. TCH 13 Indolent Adjective relatively bening; avoiding exertion (lazy) TCH 13 a house in Concord, Massachussetts where Nathaniel Hawthorne lived and wrote many of Old Manse Noun his works. TCH 13 Gallant adjective(adj.) brave; heroic TCH 14 gouty Adjective (adj.) suffering from gout TCH 14 rheumatic adjective (adj.) of or pertaining to arthritis TCH 14 an object which is believed to contain certain magical or sacramental properties which Talisman Noun (n.) would provide good luck for the possessor or possibly offer protection from evil or harm TCH 14 mutability in life or nature; a variation in circumstances or fortune at different times in your vicissitude Noun (n.) life or in the development of something TCH 14 supported the supremacy of Congress over the Presidency and favored a program of Whigs noun (n.) modernization and economic protectionism. TCH 14 General Miller, has been the collector at the Custom House for twenty years. Hawthorne Oldest Inhabitant Noun describes him as very conservative TCH 14 Tenure Noun (n.) the conditions under which land or buildings are held or occupied. TCH 14 Advent noun (n.) the waiting time and preparation for when Jesus comes on Christmas TCH 15 Boreas Proper Noun one of the four seasonal wind gods TCH 15 infirmities noun (n.) a mental or physical weakness, like a disease TCH 15 orthodox adjective (adj.) conformed to what is generally accepted as true or correct in society TCH 15 wharves noun (n.) the side in a harbor where the ship is placed TCH 15 Whigs Noun (n.) a member of the British reforming and constitutional party that sought the supremacy of Parliament TCH and was15 eventually succeed zeal Noun (n.) great energy/enthusiasm when pursuiting a cause TCH 15 alacrity Noun (n.) brisk and cheerful readiness. TCH 16 eulogium Noun (n.) a eulogy TCH 16 incumbency Noun (n.) the holding of an office or during the time an office is held TCH 16 lightsome Adjective (adj.) merry and carefree TCH 16 mirth noun (n.) amusement, especially as expressed in laughter TCH 16 Obtuseness Adjective (adj.) not quick or alert in perception, feeling or intellect TCH 16 not quick or alert in perception, feeling, or intellect; not sensitive or observant; dull. obtuseness Adjective (adj.) TCH 16 Promptitude Noun (n.) timeliness TCH 16 torpid noun (n.) mentally or physically inactive; lethargic TCH 16 Vigilance noun the action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties TCH 16 a strong feeling of interest and enthusiasm that makes someone very eager or determined Zeal noun to do something TCH 16 a bishop appointed to assist a diocesan bishop, and often also designated as his coadjutors Noun (n.) successor. TCH 17 Vocab Word Part of Speech Definition in context Ch. page # Corps noun A body of people engaged in a certain activity or assigned a certain job TCH 17 Dotage Noun (n.) an offensive term for the lack of strength or concentration sometimes believed to be characteristic TCH of old age17 Harvest verb To gather or collect (commonly crop from farming) TCH 17 husk Noun (n.) dry or worthless outer parts of any object TCH 17 Marked adjective clearly noticeable or evident; prominent TCH 17 mirth Noun (n.) amusement, especially as expressed in laughter. TCH 17 Preservation verb To maintain or keep something in its present state TCH 17 Sluggish adjective Lacking energy or alertness; extremely exhausted TCH 17 tenement Noun (n.) an apartment house/building TCH 17 thatch Noun (n.) a material, such as leaves or straw, used to cover a roof TCH 17 torpid Adjective (adj.) inactive or sluggish TCH 17 unction Noun (n.) something soothing or comforting TCH 17 Wearisome adjective causing one to feel tired or fatigued TCH 17 Witticism Noun (n) clever or witty remark TCH 17 witticisms Noun (n.) a witty remark or sentence. TCH 17 Admixture Noun something mixed with something else, typically as a minor ingredient. TCH 18 apprehension Noun (n.) a suspicion or fear of something bad happening TCH 18 clarion Noun (n.) a medieval trumpet with a clear high-pitched tone TCH 18 Contrivance Noun (n.) a thing that is created skillfully and inventively to serve a particular purpose. TCH 18 Contrivance Noun a thing that is created skillfully and inventively to serve a particular purpose TCH 18 Florid Adjective having a red or flushed complexion. TCH 18 florid Adjective (adj.) having a red or flushed complexion TCH 18 hale Noun (n.) free from disease or infirmity TCH 18 trifling Adjective (adj.) trivial or insignificant TCH 18 utterance Noun (n.) a spoken word, statement, or vocal sound TCH 18 winter-green Noun (n.) a North American plant from which a pungent oil is obtained, in particular the checkerberry or TCH related shrubs18 tide-waiter Noun (n.) a customs inspector at a seaport THC 18 deficiency Noun (n.) a lack or shortage TCH 19 delusive Adjective (adj) giving a false impression TCH 19 dreariness Noun (n.) sorrowful; saddness TCH 19 dusky Verb (v.) destroy or impair the quality of TCH 19 gourmand Noun (n.) one who enjoys good eating, often to excess TCH 19 impalpable adjective (adj.) difficult for the mind to grasp readily or easily TCH 19 nonentity Noun (n.) a person with no special interesting qualities; an unimportant person TCH 19 personage Noun (n.) a person of distinction or importance TCH 19 personage Noun (n.) a person of distinction, a character TCH 19 Recollect Verb (v.) remember (something) TCH 19 sensuous Adjective (adj.) readily affected through the senses; affecting the senses; sensible TCH 19 Vitiated Verb (v.) Spoil or impair the efficiency of TCH 19 withal Adverb (adv.) in addition TCH 19 detriment noun (n.) a cause of injury or damage TCH 20 in lieu of Noun (n.) Instead of TCH 20 Poultry Noun (n.) The meat of chicken and other types of fowl TCH 20 repudiate Verb (v.) deny; refuse to accept or be associated with TCH 20 balustrade Noun a railing supported by balusters, especially an ornamental parapet on a balcony TCH , bridge, 21 or terrace gallant adjective (adj) brave,heroic TCH 21 imbecility noun (n.) an instance of this TCH 21 infirmities Noun physical or mental weaknesses TCH 21 martial adjective (adj) of, relating to, or suited for war or a warrior TCH 21 palsied Verb affected with paralysis and involuntary tremors TCH 21 threescore adjective (adj) sixty, in number TCH 21 toilsome Adjective (adj) involving hard or tedious work TCH 21 Biped noun (n.) A creature or a being that uses two legs for walking TCH 22 cumbrous Adjective (adj.) awkward because of size, weight, or shape TCH 22 Quadruped noun (n.) A creature or a being that uses four legs for walking TCH 22 Repose Noun (n.) a state of rest, sleep, or tranquility TCH 22 Bayonet noun (n.) a swordlife blade that can be fixed to the muzzle of a rifle for use in hand-to-hand fighting TCH 23 Vocab Word Part of Speech Definition in context Ch. page # Another term for an Ojibwa, who was a member of the North American Indian people native Chippewa Noun (n.) to the region around Lake Superior TCH 23 evanescent Adjective (adj.) vanishing; fading away; scarcely perceptible TCH 23 Infirmity Noun (n.) Physical or mental weakness TCH 23 obstinacy noun (n.) stubborn persistence TCh 23 Pervade Verb (v.) To spread and be apparent throughout TCH 23 Polemical Adjective (adj.) of, relating to, or involving strongly critical, controversial, or disputatious writing or speech TCH 23 Ticonderoga noun (n.) the site of a French fort; a site of strategic importance during the American Revolution TCH 23 Countenance Noun (n.) a person's face or facial expression TCH 24 The quality of someone who is patient and is able to deal with a difficult person or situation Forebearance noun (n.) without becoming angry TCH 24 Heraldic noun (n.) a system by which coats of arms are devised and regulated TCH 24 Refers to a stretch of land south of Lake Ontario and Lake Erie. This term dates to the War Niagara Frontier noun (n.) of 1812. TCH 24 spruce Adjective (adj) Neat in dress and apperance TCH 24 Stalwart Adjective (adj) loyal, reliable, and hardworking TCH 24 tumult noun (n.) a loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people. TCH 24 uncouth Noun (n.) lacking good manners, refinement, or grace. TCH 24 Couth Adjective (adj.) showing or having good manners or sophistication TCH 24 Tumult Noun (n.) Violent and noisy commotion, Uproar TCH 24 interloper Noun (n.) a person who interferes or meddles in the affairs of others TCH 25 subserve verb (v) to promote the welfare or purposes of TCH 25 Assabeth noun (n.) a small river about 20 miles (30 km) west of Boston TCH 26 boughs noun (n.) fallen tree branches TCH 26 Brook Farm Proper Noun utopian community near Boston TCH 26 exertions Noun (n.) the application of a force, influence, or quality TCH 26 fastidious adjective (adj.) excessively particular TCh 26 hearthstone n. a flat stone forming a hearth or part of a hearth. TCH 26 hermitage noun (n.) a settlement where a person or group of people live religiously and in seclusion TCH 26 imbued v. inspire or permeate with a feeling or quality TCH 26 Inanimate Adjective (adj.) Lifeless, showing no signs of life TCH 26 murmur v. say something in a low, soft, or indistinct voice. TCH 26 Providence Noun (n.) the protective care of God or of nature as a spiritual power TCH 26 Thoreau noun (n.) Thoreau's books, articles, essays, journals, and poetry total over 20 volumes TCH 26 Tumult noun (n.) A state of noisy confusion or disorder TCH 26 brethren noun (n.) Christian brothers TCH 27 cared a fig idiom not care at all about a subject TCH 27 dignitaries noun a person considered to be important because of high rank or office TCH 27 dignitary noun someone considered important due to rank or office TCH 27 impunity Noun (n.) exemption from punishment or freedom from the injurious consequences of an action. TCH 27 inditing Verb (v.) Write;compose TCH 27 pang noun sudden sharp feeling of pain TCH 27 pang noun a sudden sharp pain or painful emotion TCH 27 Profetic Adjective (adj) accurately describing or predicting what will happen in the future. TCH 27 transitory Adjective (adj.) not permanent. TCH 27 Uncle Sam noun national personification of the United States that came into use during the War of 1812 TCH 27 fig noun a worthless trifle ; the least bit TCH 27 impunity Noun exemption from punishment TCH 27 indit(ing) verb (v.) to write or compose TCH 27 Napolean proper noun French military and political leader TCH 27 prophetic Adjective accurately describing or predicting what will happen in the future TCH 27 a yellowish-red dyestuff made from the pulp around the seeds of a tropical American tree noun (Bixa Orellana). TCH 28 Airy adjective (adj.) spacious TCH 28 blazoned verb display prominently or vividly TCH 28 commodities noun,plural an article of trade or commerce; a quantity of goods; something of use, advantage, of value TCH 28 conversant Adjective (adj.) having frequent or familiar association TCH 28 dutiable Adjective (adj.) subject to custom duties; as in imported goods TCH 28 Festoon verb (v.) to cover or decorate something with many small objects TCH 28 impost noun a tax, tribute, duty TCH 28 Vocab Word Part of Speech Definition in context Ch. page # lumbering adjective (adj.) moving slowly in a heavy and awkward way TCH 28 panelling noun (n.) wall covering of interlocking wood TCH 28 propriety noun, plural justness, rightness, suitable, conformity to establish propper behavior TCH 28 Rafters Noun (n.) one of the usually sloping timbers that support a roof TCH 28 Traffic Noun (n.) dealings or communication between people TCH 28 vogue noun the prevailing fashion or style at a particular time TCH 28 aristocracy noun (n.) the highest class in a society, usually based on wealth TCH 29 dearth Noun (n.) a scarcity or lack of something TCH 29 effusion noun dissemination TCH 29 encumbrance Noun (n.) a burden or impediment. TCH 29 Halifax Noun (n.) A seaport and city in Nova Scotia TCH 29 Magnate Noun (n.) a person of rank, power, or influence, usually of an industry TCH 29 Manuscript noun the original text of an author's work, handwritten or now usually typed,that is submitted to a publisher. TCH 29 Petty adjective (adj.) trivial, of little importance TCH 29 posterior adjective (adj.) further back in position TCH 29 Protectorate Noun (n.) A state controlled or under the protection of another TCH 29 Toil Noun (n.) laborious effort TCH 29 annals Noun (n.) historical records TCH 30 bestow verb to confer or present (an honor, right, or gift). TCH 30 Chirography Noun (n.) Handwriting TCH 30 fancy Noun (n.) the power of the mind to imagine things TCH 30 foundered verb to fill with water and sink TCH 30 frizzle Noun (n.) a crisp curl TCH 30 Venerable Adjective (adj.) Given a great deal of respect TCH 30 antiquarian adjective(adj) of, dealing in, or interested in old or rare books TCH 31 a collection of historical documents or records providing information about a place, archives noun(n.) institution, or group of people TCH 31 defaced adjective(adj.) disfigured or messed up TCH 31 embroidery noun (n.) the art of working raised and ornamental designs in threads of silk,cotton, gold, silver,TCH or other material 31 evanescent adjective(adj.) fading or disappearing, out of memory or existence TCH 31 frayed adjective(adj.) unraveled or worn at the edges TCH 31 heaps noun (n.) an untidy collection of things piled up haphazardly TCH 31 Inquisitions Noun (n.) the act of inquiring; inquiry; research. TCH 31 Molest verb (v.) to bother TCH 31 natal adjective (adj) native TCH 31 Rust Noun (n.) any growth, habit, influence, or agency tending toinjure, deteriorate, or impair the mind, TCHcharacter,abilities 31 veneration noun (n) to treat with reverence TCH 31 cogitating verb(v.) to think or meditate deeply TCH 32 contrive verb(v.) to create by using skill TCH 32 dingy adjective (adj) covered with ingrained dirt or soot; not particularly bright or clear TCH 32 evade verb (v.) to escape or avoid TCH 32 ornamental adjective (adj.) used for decoration TCH 32 sacrilegious adjective(adj.) violating something sacred TCH 32 sensibilities noun(n.) the ability to feel and understand emotions TCH 32 wrought adjective (adj.) carefully formed or worked into shape TCH 32 contemplation noun (n) the act of thinking of something to a great extent TCH 33 immemorial adjective (adj) extending back beyond memory or knowledge TCH 33 Invariably Averb in every case or on every occasion TCH 33 Musty Adjective (adj) having a stale, moldy, or damp smell TCH 33 propensities noun (n) a natural inclination or tendency TCH 33 Relic Noun (n.) an object surviving from an earlier time TCH 33 solemn adjective (adj) dignified and somber in manner or character TCH 33 authenticated adj. established as genuine Tch 33 decrepit adjective (adj.) lacking physical strength or vitality TCH 33 personage noun (n) a person whose actions and opinions strongly influence the course of events TCH 33 emphatically Adverb (adv.) without doubt; clearly TCH 34 Exhorted Verb (v.) Strongly encouraged TCH 34 filial Noun (n.), Adjective (adj.) of or due from a son or daughter;denoting the generation or generations after the parental generation TCH 34 Imparted Verb (v.) Bestowed TCH 34 Vocab Word Part of Speech Definition in context Ch. page # lucubrations Noun (n.) a written work resulting from prolonged study, often having a scholarly or pedantic style TCH 34 mouldy Adjective (adj.) tediously old-fashioned TCH 34 Obscurely Adjective (adj.) hard to perceive TCH 34 tarnished verb to dul the luster TCH 34 bartered verb to trade by exchange TCH 35 Bestir Verb (v.) make a physical or mental effort; exert or rouse oneself TCH 35 contemptuous verb to show disdain TCH 35 causing illusion (something that deceives by producing a false or misleading impression of illusive adj reality) TCH 35 imbecility noun weakness TCH 35 Invigorating adjective making one feel strong TCH 35 noontide Noun (n.) noon TCH 35 Old Manse noun place where Hawthorne lived for a few years; building famous for literature TCH 35 pittance noun a small amount TCH 35 rendered verb to do/perform TCH 35 Torpor Noun (n.) a state of mental and physical inactivity TCH 35 torpor noun sluggish inactivity or inertia TCH 35 affright Verb (v.) to anger TCH 36 anthracite Noun (n.) coal with hard variety, usually of pure carbon TCH 36 anthracite Noun (n.) coal with hard variety, usually of pure carbon TCH 36 Coal of a hard variety that contains relatively pure carbon and burns with little flame or Anthracite Noun (n.) smoke TCH 36 dignity noun bearing, conduct, or speech indicative of self-respect TCH 36 hobby-horse Noun (n.) a child's toy consisting of a stick with a model of a horse's head at one end. TCH 36 imbue noun to impregnate or inspire, as with feelings, opinions, etc. TCH 36 moonshine Noun (n.) moonlight; in the light of the moon TCH 36 ruddiness Noun (n.) red color TCH 36 Ruddiness Adjective (adj.) Of or having a fresh, healthy red color TCH 36 sensibilities Noun (n.) sensitivities, finer feelings, feeling. TCH 36 Smouldering Verb (v.) Burn slowly with smoke but no flame TCH 36 trifling Adjective (adj.) insignificant TCH 36 unobtrusive Adjective (adj.) not conspicuous or attracting attention: TCH 36 Unobtrusive Adjective (adj.) Not conspicuous or attracting attention TCH 36 verge Noun (n.) edge or borderT TCH 36 wicker noun plaited or woven twigs or osiers as the material ofbaskets, chairs, etc. TCH 36 carrering verb to run or move rapidly along TCH 37 conversant adjective familiar with or knowledgeable about something TCH 37 faculty noun an ability, natural or acquired, for a particular kind of action TCH 37 faculty Noun (n.) an ability, natural or acquired, for a particular kind of action TCH 37 flitting Verb (v.) to pass quickly, as time TCH 37 inefficacious Adjective (adj.) not able to produce the desired effect; ineffective. TCH 37 semblance noun the outward appearance or apparent form of something, especially when the reality is different. TCH 37 inefficacious adjective not producing the desired effect. TCH 37 susceptibility noun the state or fact of being likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing TCH 37 tallow noun a hard fatty substance made from rendered animal fat, used in making candles and soap. TCH 37 betimes Adverb before the usual or expected time TCH 38 ceased Verb (v.) to stop or discontinue TCH 38 Cholera Noun (n.) infection of the small intestine that causes a large amount of watery diarrhea TCH 38 conversant adjective(adj.) familiar by use or study TCH 38 decapitated adj beheaded, headless TCH 38 dwindling verb(v.) diminshing gradully in size TCH 38 dwindling verb decrease gradually in size, amount, or strength TCH 38 enervating Adjective (adj.) causing one to feel drained of energy or vitality TCH 38 ether Noun (n.) colorless flammable liquid which has a sweet smell TCH 38 intellect noun the faculty of reasoning and understaning with regard to abstract or academic TCH 38 lucubrations noun laborous work, study, or thought TCH 38 mode Noun(n.) a way or manner in which something occurs or is experienced, expressed, or done. TCH 38 phial Noun (n.) small container made of glass holding liquid TCH 38 Vocab Word Part of Speech Definition in context Ch. page # requisite adj required of, necessary TCH 38 residuum Noun (n.) residue or remainder of something TCH 38 seething verb to surge or foam as if boiling TCH 38 subtly adjective(adj.) difficult to detect TCH 38 suffice Verb (v.) to be enough or adequate TCH 38 tenure Noun(n.) the holding of something ( office, property,etc.) TCH 38 tenure noun the holding of an office TCH 38 toil verb work extremly hard TCH 38 turmoil noun state of great commotion or agitation TCH 38 volatile Adjective (Adj.) evaporating rapidly; explosive ; threatening to break out in violence TCH 38 accrued Verb(v.) accumulate or receive TCH 39 Continuance Noun(n.) the state of remaining in existence or operation. TCH 39 detriment Noun(n.) the state of being harmed or damaged. TCH 39 Ejectment Noun(n.) the act or an instance of ejecting TCH 39 endeavoured Verb(v.) to try hard to do or achieve something, to try TCH 39 infirmity Noun (n.) physical or mental weakness TCH 39 Melacholy Noun(n.) a gloomy state of mind, especially when habitual or prolonged;depression. TCH 39 pervading adjective uniformly perceivable despite being widespread TCH 39 pith noun the most important part of something TCH 39 prospect Noun(n.) an opportunity for something to happen TCH 39 Prying Verb(v.) to look closely or curiously; peer; peep. TCH 39 sinews noun a tendon or a ligament TCH 39 throes noun intense or violent pain and struggle, especially accompanying birth, death, or great change TCH 39 toil verb (v.) work extremely hard or incessantly TCH 39 the personification of the federal government or America itself as a tall, thin, bearded man Uncle Sam proper noun wearing a suit of red, white, and blue TCH 39 Utterly Adverb (adv.) completely and without qualification; absolutely. TCH 39 wistfully adverb describes an action done in longing or yearning TCH 39 moil verb (v.) work hard TCH 39 apprehension Noun(n.) anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen. TCH 40 contingency Noun A potential future event TCH 40 decrepit Adjective(adj) elderly and infirm. TCH 40 Dreary Adjective dull, bleak, and lifeless TCH 40 Faculties Noun an ability, natural or acquired, for a particular kind of action TCH 40 12th president Zachary Taylor; served from 1849-1850; member of the Whig Party; was General Taylor Noun preceded by incumbent James Polk, who held a low opinion of him TCH 40 incumbent adj (of an official or regime) currently holding office TCH 40 irksome Adjective causing irritation; annoying TCH 40 irksome Adjective (adj.) irritating; annoying TCH 40 lapse Noun(n.) an interval or passage of time TCH 40 Meditate Noun to engage in thought or contemplatio TCH 40 Nucleus Noun the central and most important part of an object TCH 40 obliged Verb make (someone) legally or morally bound to an action or course of action. TCH 40 obliged Verb (v.) compelled either morally or physically TCH 40 Providence Noun the protective care of God or of nature as a spiritual power TCH 40 Sensibilities Noun the ability to appreciate and respond to complex emotional or aesthetic influences TCH 40 Surveyorship Noun the office of a surveyor TCH 40 tedious Adjective(adj) too long, slow, or dull: tiresome or monotonous. TCH 40 wretched Adjective (adj.) in a very unhappy or unfortunate state TCH 40 venerable Adjective(adj) accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character. TCH 40 apt Adjective (adj.) appropriate or suitable TCH 41 consolation Noun (n.) comfort received by a person after a loss or disappointment. TCH 41 contigency Noun (n.) a future event or circumstance that is possible but cannot be predicted with certainty. TCH 41 forlorn Adj. Unhappy, Miserable, Lonely, Sad TCH 41 partisan noun A person devoted to a cause TCH 41 predicament noun difficult situation TCH 41 Predilections noun preference toward something TCH 41 decorous adjective appropriate TCH 42 martyrdom Noun (n.) the suffering of death on account of adherence to a cause. TCH 42 meditation noun a written or spoken discourse expressing considered thoughts on a subject. TCH 42 Vocab Word Part of Speech Definition in context Ch. page # requisite noun Made necessary by regulations TCH 42 decapitate verb cut off the head of (a person or animal). TCH 43 lucubration Noun a piece of writing, typically a pedantic or overelaborate one. TCH 43 requisite Adjective made necessary by particular circumstances or regulations. TCH 43 abode Noun (n.) place where a person lives TCH 44 bygone Adjective (adj.) past; gone by TCH 44 cloudland Noun (n.) dreamland or region of imagination TCH 44 homely Adjective (adj.) unattractive TCH 44 prolixity Noun (n.) the use of too many words to express an idea TCH 44 sport Verb (v.) to pass time in amusement TCH 44 allot Verb (v.) To divide or distribute into shares. 1 45 edifice Noun (n.) A large, usually impressive, building 1 45 ponderous Adjective (adj.) slow and clumsy because of a great weight 1 45 sepulchers Noun (n.) grave, tomb, a small room or monument, cut in rock or built of stone, in which a dead person is 1 laid or buried45 steeple Noun (n.) A tower or spire on a church 1 45 throng Noun (n.) a large, densely packed crowd 1 45 timbered Adjective (adj.) having many trees; wooded 1 45 utopia Noun (n.) An imagined or hypothetical place or system in which everything is perfect. 1 45 Anne Hutchinson Noun (n.) A New Engand religious leader and midwife, who moved to Massachusetts Bay Colony, where1 she preached46her own religious apple peru Noun (n.) plant having largetrumpet-shaped flowers, prickly pods, and narcotic properties 1 46 Type of plant in the genus of Arctium that has pink or purplish flower heads surrounded by burdock Noun (n.) prickly bracts and forming a bur in fruits 1 46 congenial Adjective (adj) pleasant because of a personality, qualities, or interests that are similar to one's own. 1 46 inauspicious Adjective (adj) Not prosperous 1 46 pigweed Noun (n.) weedy types of plant, typically part of the amaranth or goosefoot families 1 46 Antinomian Adjective (adj) of or relating to the view that Christians are released by grace from the obligation of observing2the moral law47 augur/ augured Verb (v.) to show or suggest something that might happen in the future 2 47 befitted Verb (v.) be appropriate for; suited 2 47 betoken Verb (v.) to give evidence of, indicate 2 47 bond-servants Noun (n.) Indentured Servants 2 47 firewater Noun (n.) strong liquor 2 47 gallows Noun (n.) The punishment of hanging 2 47 indubitably Adjective (adj.) unquestionable 2 47 meagre Adjective (adj.) Deficient in quantity, fullness, or extent 2 47 physiognomics Noun (n.) the art of determining character or personal qualities from the features or form of the body, especially 2 the face. 47 physiognomy Noun (n.) an acumen of the character's feelings, thoughts, or actions 2 47 tribunal Noun (n.) A court or place of judgement 2 47 venerable Adjective (adj) accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character 2 47 farthingale Noun (n.) a hooped petticoat or circular pad of fabric around the hips, formerly worn under women's skirts 2 to extend and 48 shape them. infamy Noun (n.) the state of being well known for some bad quality or deed. 2 48 rotundity Noun (n.) Having roundness or plumpness (referring to an object or a person) 2 48 Transgressor Noun (n.) A person who violates a rule or oversteps a boundary 2 48 whit Noun (n.) a very small part or amount 2 48 malefactress Noun (n.) a woman who violates the law or does evil. 2 49 purport Noun (n.) the intended meaning of a communication 2 49 repute Noun (n.) The opinion generally held of someone or something 2 49 abashed cause to feel embarrassed, disconcerted, or ashamed 2 50 beadle Noun (n.) a parish officer having various subordinate duties, as keeping order during services, waiting on 2 the rector, etc. 50 grisly Adjective(adj.) a description of something horrifying and disgusting 2 50 evanescent Adjective (adj.) lasting a very short time 2 51 sumptuary Adjective (adj.) regulating expense or expenditure 2 51 ignominious Adjective (adj.) Deserving of public contempt of derision; humiliating. 2 52 perchance Adverb (adv.) Perhaps, possibly 2 52 rankles Verb (v.) To cause anger, irritation, or bitterness in someone 2 52 A situation or event that causes you to feel ashamed or embarrassed. A public shame or ignominy Noun (n.) disgrace. 2 53 mien Noun (n.) dignified manner or conduct 2 53 Papist Noun (n.) A disrespecting term for a Roman Catholic 2 53 penal Adjective (adj.) Relating to, used for, or prescribing the punishment of offenders under the legal system 2 53 Vocab Word Part of Speech Definition in context Ch. page # A wooden framework with holes for the head and hands, in which an offender was pillory Noun (n.) imprisoned and exposed to the public 2 53 contumely Noun (n.) a rude expression intended to offend or hurt 2 54 disdainful adjective (adj.) to be scornful 2 54 conspicuous Adjective (adj.) attracting attention 2 55 gentility Noun (n.) affected or pretentious politeness or elegance. 2 55 impediment Noun (n.) A hindrance or obstruction in doing something. 2 55 preternaturally Adverb (adv.) extraordinary, beyond what is normal 2 55 remonstrance Noun (n.) a protest 2 55 misshapen adj deformed 2 56 abate Verb (v.) To become less intense 3 57 convulsive Adjective (adj.) Involving uncontrollable, violent shaking 3 57 disarray Noun(n) / Verb throw out of order, disorder, 3 57 Furrow noun any long deep groove, especially a deep wrinkle on the forehead 3 57 heterogeneous Adjective (adj.) Made up of parts that are different 3 57 Manifest Adjective (adj.) clear or obvious to the eye or mind. 3 57 the facial features held to show qualities of mind or character by their configuration or physiognomies noun expression 3 57 grievous Adjective (adj.) very severe or serious; causing extreme sadness, suffering, or pain 3 58 heathen Noun (n.) A person who does not belong to a widely held religion 3 58 hither adverb (adv.) to or toward this place. 3 58 imperceptible Adjective (adj.) subtle 3 58 iniquity Noun (n.) immoral or grossly unfair behavior 3 58 intervolutions Noun (n.) State of being intervolved or coiled up (convolution) 3 58 keen Adjective (adj.) having or showing great mental penetration; sharp and distinct perception 3 58 sojourn Noun (n.) a period of time when you stay in a place as a traveler or guest ; a temporary stay 3 58 wreathed Noun (n.) a ringlike, curved formation 3 58 writhing Verb (v.) Continual twisting, squrirming movements or contorsions of the body 3 58 agone Adverb (adv.) ago 3 59 peradventure Adverb (adv.) perhaps 3 59 betwixt Noun (n.) between 3 60 eminent Adjective (adj.) prominent; noteworthy; distinguished 3 61 erring Verb (v) to make an error 3 61 sagacity Noun (n.) quality of being wise or having good judgment 3 61 obstinacy Noun (n.) stubborness, resistance to treatment, stubborn persistence 3 62 eloquence Noun (n.) the art of using language with fluency and aptness 3 63 seclusion Noun (n.) The state of being private and away from other people. 3 63 tremulously Adjective (adj.) (of persons) characterized by trembling, nervousness, or weakness 3 64 repentance Noun (n.) remorse for past conduct 3 65 unavailingly Adjective (adj.) useless or futile 3 65 dismal Adjective (adj.) Gloomy or dreary; depressing 4 67 insubordination Adjective (adj) Not obeying authority; Refusing to follow orders 4 67 rebuke Verb (v) to criticize sharply 4 67 alchemy Noun (n.) a pseudoscientific forerunner of chemistry in medieval times 4 68 amenable Adjective (adj) ready or willing to answer, act, agree, or yield. 4 68 draught Noun (n.) A serving of drink. 4 68 sagamores Noun (n.) a chief of a North American tribe or confederation (especially an Algonquian chief) 4 68 thine Pronoun Archaic way of saying yours 4 68 trundle Noun (n.) small wheel or roller 4 68 efficacy Noun (n.) the quality of being successful in obtaining the intended result 4 69 expostulation Noun (n.) a kind protest 4 69 Lethe Noun (n.) a river in Hades whose waters causes drinkers to forget their past 4 69 misbegotten Adjective (adj.) illegitimate; unlawfully obtained 4 69 Nepenthe Noun (n.) a potion used by ancients to induce forgetfulness of pain or sorrow 4 69 Paracelus Noun (n.) Paracelsus was a Swiss German Renaissance physician, botanist, alchemist, astrologer, and 4general occultist. 69 He founded the potent Adjective (adj.) powerful; mighty 4 69 bale-fire Noun (n.) an outdoor fire 4 71 bliss Noun (n.) Extreme happiness 4 71 enjoin Verb (v.) to direct or order someone to do something 4 72 Vocab Word Part of Speech Definition in context Ch. page # inquest Noun (n.) an investigation or examination 4 72 paramour Noun (n.) a lover, especially one in an adulterous relationship 4 72 besmirches Verb (v.) to damage the reputation of someone for the sake of others' opinions 4 73 lurid Adjective (adj.) very vivid in color, especially to create an unpleasantly harsh or unnatural effect. 5 74 Fatality Noun(n.) Helplessness in the face of fate 5 75 tinge Noun (n.) a tendency toward or trace of some color. 5 75 vivify Verb (v.) make more striking or animated; give new life or energy to 5 75 contemplation Noun (n.) deep reflective thought 5 76 futurity Noun (n.) a future state or condition; the afterlife 5 76 galling Verb (v.) to vex or irritate greatly 5 76 a roof covered with straws, leaves; basically not so good material. thatched Adjective (adj.) 5 76 uncongenial Adjective (adj.) not proper or suited to a particular person 5 76 denote Verb (v.) to be a mark or sign of; indicate 5 77 inquisitorial Adjective (adj.) inquisitive; prying 5 77 nigh Adverb(adv.) near in place 5 77 plying Verb (v.) work steadily at 5 77 progenitors noun(n.) an ancestor in the direct line 5 77 retribution Noun (n.) punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong or criminal act. 5 77 commiseration Noun expressions of sympathy and sorrow for another. 5 78 moulder verb (v.) to decay or disintegrate 5 78 plebeian Noun (n.) commoner; lower class 5 78 pomp Noun (n.) ceremony and/or a splendid display 5 78 requited Verb (v.) to give or do something in return for (something that another person has given or done) 5 78 ascetic Adjective (adj.) relating to or having a strict and simple way of living that avoids physical pleasure 5 79 expenditure Noun (n.) an amount of money spent 5 79 Oriental Adjective (adj.) pertaining to, or characteristic of the Orient, East; Eastern 5 79 concoct Verb (v.) to make (a food or drink) by mixing different things together 5 80 distil Verb (v.) to extract the essence of 5 80 ulcerated Adjective (adj.) affected by ulcers (which are sores) 5 80 Noun (n.) an ancestor 5 80 imbibed Verb (v.) To take in a liquid 5 81 contumacious Advjective (adj.) stubbornly perverse or rebellious; willfully and obsitnately disobedient 5 82 contumaciously Adverb(adv.) Stubbornly disobedient 5 82 inopportune adjective (adj.) inconvenient; untimely or unseasonable 5 82 insidious Adjective (adj.) causing harm in a way that is gradual or not easily noticed 5 82 Fiend Noun (n.) a diabolically cruel or wicked person 5 83 incredulity Noun (n.) the state of being unwilling or unable to believe something. 5 83 seared Verb (v.) burn or scorch the surface of (something) with a sudden, intense heat. 5 83 talisman Noun (n.) an object held to act as a charm to avert evil and bring good fortune 5 83 peculiarity Noun (n.) a trait, manner, characteristic, or habit that is odd or unusual. 6 84 Providence Noun (n.) city founded by Roger Wiliams in 1636 as a safe haven for religious dissenters 6 84 dexterity Noun(n.) skill or adroitness(in using hands or body); agility 6 85 faculty Noun(n.) an ability, natural or acquired, for a particular kind of action 6 85 garb Noun (n.) apparel that looks like an uniform 6 85 imbued Verb (v.) Inspired with feelings 6 85 russet a coarse brownish homespun cloth 6 85 despondency Noun (n.) a state of low spirits caused by loss of hope or courage 6 86 epoch Noun (n.) a distinctive period of time in history or a persons life 6 86 perverse Adjective (adj.) wanting to behave in a way that is considered unacceptable 6 86 caprice Noun (n.) a sudden impulsive change 6 87 inexplicable adjective (adj.) not explicable 6 87 sprite Noun (n.) an elf or fairy. 6 87 imp Noun (n.) a mischievous child. 6 88 infantile Adjective (adj.) of or occuring among babies or young children 6 88 placidity Noun (n.) a feeling of calmness. 6 88 anathemas Noun (n.) A formal curse by the church excommunicating someone 6 89 discern Verb(v.) to recognize or apprehend 6 89 enmity Noun (n.) Established hatred 6 89 Vocab Word Part of Speech Definition in context Ch. page # perpetuate Verb(v.) to preserve from extinction or oblivion 6 89 phantasmagoric adjective having a deceptive appearance 6 90 smote Verb (v.) Having striked something 6 90 abyss noun anything that is immeasurable or unfathomable 6 92 freak Noun (n.) a very unusual or unexpected event 6 92 penance noun compensation for sin 6 92 Cherishing Verb(v.) keep (a hope or ambition) in one's mind. 7 94 impelled Verb (v.) to drive, or force someone to do something 7 94 magistracy Noun (n.) a district under a civil officer charged with the administration of the law 7 94 supposition Noun (n.) an uncertain belief 7 94 eminence Noun (n.) fame or recognized superiority, especially within a specfic profession 7 95 imperious Adjective (adj.) commanding 7 95 intrinsic Adjective (adj.) belonging naturally: essential 7 95 ludicrous Adjective (adj.) so foolish, out of place, as to be amusing, ridiculous 7 95 offshoot Noun (n.) anything conceived of as proceeding from the main stock 7 95 pristine Adjective (adj.) in its original condition; unspoiled. 7 95 pestilence Noun (n.) a fatal epidemic disease (aka bubonic plague) 7 96 similitude Noun (n.) the quality or state of being similar to something. 7 96 urchins Noun (n.) a mischievous young child, especially one who is poorly or raggedly dressed. 7 96 wayfarers Noun(N) a person who travels on foot 7 96 aslant Verb (v.) a angle, or a sloping direction 7 97 cabalistic Adjective (adj.) relating to or associated with mystical interpretation or esoteric doctrine. 7 97 extant Adjective (adj.) In existence; still existing 7 97 stucco Noun (n.) Any form of various fine plasters for decorative work 7 97 folio Noun (n.) Individually numbered paper either occuring loosely or forming a volume 7 98 leech Noun(n.) or Verb (v.) one who extorts profits off of others (sponge) 7 98 tome Noun (n.) large heavy scholarly book 7 98 Bacon, Coke, Noye, and Finch Noun (n.) English lawyers of the 16th and 17th centuries who added to British common law. 7 99 cuirass Noun(n.) A piece of armor which covers the torso 7 99 exigencies Noun(n.) a case or situation that demands prompt action or remedy 7 99 exigency Noun (n.) urgent need/demand 7 99 frothy Adjective (adj.) unsubstantial; trifling; shallow; empty 7 99 gauntlets Noun(n.) A piece of armor which covers the hands, wrists, and forearms 7 99 gorget Noun (n.) An article of clothing that covered the throat 7 99 greaves Noun(n.) A piece of armor which covers the legs 7 99 panoply Noun(n.) A splendid display 7 99 Pequot War Noun (n.) was an armed conflict between the Pequot tribe and an alliance of the English colonists of the7Massachusetts 99Bay, Plymouth, a pewter Noun (n.) a gray alloy of tin with copper and antimony 7 99 relic Noun (n.) an object surviving from an earlier time, especially one of historical or sentimental interest 7 99 remnant Noun (n.) a fragment, or scrap 7 99 tankard Noun (n.) A tall beer mug typically made of silver, with a handle and hinged lid 7 99 vista Noun (n.) A mental view of a succession of remembered or anticipated events 7 100 eldritch Adjective (adj.) weird and sinister or ghostly. 7 101 bedizen Verb (v.) decorate tastelessly 8 102 behest Noun (n.) a command or directive 8 102 court mask Noun (n.) masquerade parties 8 102 endue Verb to provide or endow 8 102 Lord of Misrule Noun (n.) a peasant or sub-deacon appointed to be in charge of Christmas revelries,which incluede partying