| Term | Definition |
| blunt | rude, rough |
| venison | deer meat |
| meagre | a small amount |
| endurance | the ability or strength to continue to last |
| precaution | a measure taken in advance to prevent danger or difficulty |
| unkempt | messy, disheveled |
| cruelty | meanness, harshness |
| fierce | wild, savage, furious |
| schooner | a sailing vessel |
| injustice | the violation of the rights of a person or group of people |
| condemn | to pronounce judgment or express strong disapproval |
| scowl | an unpleasant facial expression |
| consequences | the effect or result of something happening earlier; often negative |
| pledge | promise, vow |
| forbidding | hostile, dangerous, threatening |
| flask | a flat glass or metal bottle for carrying in the pocket |
| swiftly | quickly |
| sullen | unhappy, moody |
| burnished | glossy, smooth, bright |
| apprehension | suspicion or fear of future trouble |
| cadence | the flow or rhythm of words or events |
| sheepish | embarassed, shy |
| radiant | brilliant, shining |