| Term | Definition |
|---|
| allusion | indirect reference; a hint |
| capitulate | surrender |
| imprecations | curses |
| pervade | to spread throughout; permeate |
| abominably | very badly; detestably |
| adulterate | to make impure by adding an inferior substance |
| ardent | enthusiastic; eager |
| quartermaster | military officer in charge of housing, clothing, food, supplies, etc. |
| apathetically | indifferently; done with a lack of interest |
| askance | with distrust or disapproval |
| derisive | scornful; mocking |
| capricious | impulsive; fickle |
| firelocks | musket or gun that uses sparks to ignite the priming |
| reconnaissance | preliminary survey or exploration of an area for military purposes |
| repulsed | driven back |
| tumult | uproar; a state of confusion |
| askew | not straight or level; crooked |
| cocksure | overly confident |
| helterskelter | disorderly; confused |
| tremor | vibration; shaking movement |
| requiem | service or hymn for the dead |
| solaced | comforted; soothed |
| fray | fight; a battle |
| muse | a greek goddess who inspires artists |
| unblanched | unafraid |
| vales | valleys |
| vigils | watches kept while otherssleep |
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