| Term | Definition |
| projections | a. protuding parts; b. calculations of some future cost |
| fortified | strengthened; increased the defenses of |
| detachments | bodies of troops or strips sets apart for special missions |
| oblique | slanting; sloping; not straight or direct |
| disheveled | unkempt; untidy; disarranged |
| stupefied | stunned, as in strong emotion; overwhelmed with amazement; astonished |
| frenzied | wildy excited or enthusiastic; violently agitated; frantic; wild |
| steward | a person who manages another's property or financial affairs; a person in charge of running the household of another |
| earnestly | seriously in intention, purpose or effort; showing depth and sincerity of feeling |
| quiver | to shake or tremble |
| atonement | 1. the Christian doctrine that the reconciliation of God and mankind was accomplished through Christ; 2. satisfaction or reparation for a wrong or injury |
| betrothed | engaged to be married |
| impulsive | swayed by sudden, involuntary inclination; prompting to action |
| authority | the right to control, command or determine |
| conferring | consulting or discussing something together |
| blasphemy | irreverent or abusive speech against God; slander against God |
| disciples | apostles; professed followers of Christ |
| ascended | moved or climbed upward |
| tormented | afflicted with great mental suffering, agony or pain |
| precious | of high price or great value; greatly esteemed; dear; beloved |