| Term | Definition |
| stained | to make a dirty mark particularly one that is difficult to remove, on something. |
| yanking | to pull strongly and suddenly |
| assist | to help |
| scarce | not available in sufficient amounts; not seen or found very often. |
| attribute | quality |
| quieted | to make or become silent, still or calm. |
| vengeance | revenge. |
| scarf | a piece of materialusually wrapped around the neck. |
| scoundrels | a wicked person, a rascal. |
| wreak | to carry out or do something violent. |
| disciplined | well organized, controlled. |
| dumplings | a lump of boiled or baked dough. |
| shredded | torn into thin stripes |
| igniting | to set light to, to set on fire, to start. |
| rods | a long thin stick or pole. |
| statue | model made of stone, metal etc.. to look like a person or animal. |
| uncovered | to take the cover of something, to reveal. |
| brazen | shameless. |
| hopeful | full of hope, of confidence. |
| subsequently | following, later. |
| vanquish | to conquer, to overcome. |
| separates | to split, divide. |
| familiar | well known, often seen or experienced 2) knowing something well |
| howling | to make a long loud cry like an animal. |
| track | to follow the marks left by a person or animal, 2) to follow or observe something as it moves. |