| Term | Definition |
|---|
| moil | to work or slave away at something |
| acquire | to gain ownership; to get something |
| heed | to give careful attention to |
| scavenge | to take or gather something usable from discarded material |
| nourish | to sustain with food or nutrients |
| taunting | mocking or insulting |
| bailiff | an officer of the court |
| cockeyed | twisted, tilted, or slanted to one side |
| bedevil | to torment or harass maliciously |
| accompany | to go along with; be in company with |
| stanch | to stop the flow of a liquid |
| soil | to make dirty |
| haggle | to bargain about price or trade |
| soothe | to calm or comfort |
| sore | causing great mental pain, distress, or sorrow |
| breeches | knee-length trousers |
| turmoil | a state of great confusion or disturbance |
| exertion | vigorous action or effort |
| laden | full of; burdened; loaded down |
| wit | keen perception and resourcefulness |
| dire | urgent; desperate |
| solemn | serious or grave tone or mood |
| meander | to follow a winding and turning course; to wander aimlessly |
| daft | senseless, stupid, or foolish |
| nestle | to lie close and snug |
| flounder | to struggle clumsily or helplessly |
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