| Term | Definition |
| chagrined | distressed or embarrassment caused by disappointment |
| tallith | the shawl with fringed corners traditionally worn by male Jews at prayer |
| oppressed | to burden or conquer by use of force or authority |
| furtively | not direct; evasive |
| auxilaries | giving or furnishing aid |
| infidels | one who does not believe in any religion |
| derision | ridicule; scorn |
| vitality | the power to live and develop |
| affronted | to insult openly offened by words or act |
| cohort | 10 of a Roman military legion up of to 300-600 men |
| legion | a division of the ancient Roman army comprising between 4200-6000 men |