| Term | Definition |
|---|
| pondering (v) | to consider carefully |
| lore (n) | knowledge |
| rapping (n) | quick sharp blows |
| ember (n) | a smoldering coal; dying remains |
| wrought (v) | worked; formed or fashioned |
| surcease (n) | stopping of action |
| entreating (v) | ask in a serious or urgent manner |
| implore (v) | to call upon with a humble quest |
| peering (v) | looking sharply or curiously |
| lattice (n) | open network of strips of wood, rods, ect. |
| flirt (n) | an abrupt jerking movement |
| yore (n) | long time pass |
| obeisance (n) | a movement of the body |
| mien (n) | look, appearance, manner especially show |
| bust (n) | a sculpture likeness of head and shoulders of a person |
| pallas (n) | greek goddess of wisdom |
| ebony (adj) | black |
| beguiling (v) | diverting; deceiving with cunning; amusing |
| decorum (n) | correct behavior |
| grave (adj) | in a slow or solemn manner |
| countenance (n) | calm expression |
| crest (n) | a showy growth |
| craven (n) | cowardly, servile, despicable person |
| ghastly (adj) | horrible, shocking |
| ungainly (adj) | clumsy, uncouth,, ill-mannered |
| discourage (n) | long talk or conversation |
| relevancy (n) | pertinence; appropriateness; being to the point |
| placid (adj) | peaceful, free of interruption |
| dirges (n) | a song or hymn of morning |
| melancholy (adj) | depressed |
| ominous (adj) | portending evil or harm |
| gaunt (adj) | extremely boney and thin |
| respite (n) | a temporary suspension of punishment |
| quaff (v) | to drink |
| desolate (adj) | dreary; dismal; gloomy |
| balm (n) | aromatie |
| gilead (n) | mountainous region biblical reference |
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