| Term | Definition |
|---|
| requisite | required by the nature of things |
| incantation | the uttering of words or syllables supposed to produce magical results |
| waylaid | to interrupt someone and to tame the conversation |
| plunder | to rob of goods or property by open violence |
| brood | to think consistently |
| bracken | a fern |
| plight | a condition, state or situation |
| unimpeachable | above suspicion; impeccable |
| veranda | a gallery |
| inquisitive | thirsty for knowledge |
| provision | a stock of needed supplies |
| lament | to express sorrow, mourning, or regret |
| allude | to refer to in a casual or indirect way |
| ominous | foreshadowed by a presentiment of evil |
| circuitous | roundabout; indirect |
| laden | burdened |
| marauding | raid; plunder |
| lintel | something over an opening |
| dubious | doubtful |
| pallid | faint in color; pale |
| flagon | a container for liquids |
| cunning | clever; skillful |
| dominion | to power of controlling |
| prophesying | to predict |
| valour | boldness in facing great danger |
| eminent | high in rank; distinguished |
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