More words

Squall – A brief sudden violent windstorm.
Cavalry – Horses or horsemen.
Trough – A long, narrow, generally shallow receptacle for holding water or feed for animals.
Consolation – A person or thing that is a source of comfort in a time of suffering.
Confederates – One who assists in a plot.
Fetter – Something that serves to restrict, a restraint.
Anarchy – Absence of any form of political authority.
Toiled – To labor continuously; work strenuously.
Sodden – Thoroughly soaked.
Abyss – An immeasurably deep chasm.
Scree – Loose rocks or debris covering a slope.
Chapter 19:
Bedraggled – Wet, limp, soiled, deteriorated.
Plying – To join together, joining together.
Ransacked – To search or examine thoroughly.
Incriminate – To accuse of a crime or other wrongful act.
Strenuous – Requiring great effort, energy, or exertion.
Nudged – To push against gently.
Bide – To be left; remain, to wait
Adversary – A person or group who is hostile to someone; enemy.
Rapiers – A long, slender, two-edged sword with a cuplike hilt.
Gesticulating – To make gestures especially while speaking, to emphasize.
Bung – A stopper, especially for a barrel, cask, or keg.
Adders – A snake, or one who adds.
Chapter 20:
Besiegers – To surround with hostile forces.
Caldron – A large vessel used for boiling.
Dale – A valley.
Tyrant – An absolute rules who governs without restrictions.
Skittish – Moving quickly and lively.
Gelding – A castrated animal, especially a male horse.
Sentinel – One that keeps guard; a sentry.
Poise – A state of balance or equilibrium.
Trice – A very short period of time; an instant.
Ruse – An action intended to mislead; a trick.
Centaur – A race of monsters having the top portion of a human and the rest a horse.
Chapter 21:
Knoll – A small rounded hill or mound.
Tattoo – A design on the skin, a signal of drums/bugles, a military exercise.
Cuirass – A piece of protecting armor for the torso.
Halberd – An axe-like weapon with a long shaft.
Reserve – To keep back, as for future use or special purpose.
Placid – Undisturbed by tumult or disorder; calm or quiet.
Chapter 22:
Amiably – Friendly and agreeable in disposition; good-natured and likable.
Ravenous – Extremely hungry; voracious.
Gape – A large opening, to stare wonderingly.
Yarn – A continuous strand of twisted threads.
Veer – To turn aside from a course, direction, or purpose; swerve.
Bogs – Certain wetland areas.
Chasms – A deep, steep-sided opening in the earth’s surface; an abyss or gorge.
Spouse – A marriage partner; husband or wife.
Unkempt – Not properly maintained.
Inaudible – Not loud enough to be heard.
Colliery – A coal mine together with its physical plant and outbuildings.
Mutton – The flesh of fully grown sheep.
Morass – An area of low-lying, soggy ground.
Floundered – To make clumsy attempts to move or regain one’s balance.
Gamely – In a brave or sporting manner.
Wrangle – To quarrel noisily or angrily; bicker.
Chapter 23:
Dwindling – To become gradually less until little remains.
Furlong – A unit for measuring distance, equivalent to 1/8 mile (201 meters).
Ramparts – A fortification consisting of an embankment.
Visage – The face or facial expression of a person.
Conjure – To call or bring to mind.
Hordes – A vast crowd.
Ramshackle – So poorly constructed that it is likely to disintegrate.
Bolt – To move suddenly.
Mime – A form of inaudible theatrical entertainment.
Custody – The act or right of guarding, especially such a right granted by a court.
Appalled – Struck with fear, dread, or consternation.
Chapter 24:
Tapestries – A heavy cloth woven with rich designs or scenes.
Minstrel – A medieval entertainer who travels from place to place.
Hubbub – Loud noise, confusion.
Sconces – A decorative wall bracket for holding candles or lights.
Attired – To dress or clothe, especially in elaborate garments.
Ermine – A weasel of northern regions that in winter its fur turns white.
Skulking – To lie in hiding; lurk.
Salvo – A simultaneous discharge of firearms.
Stalwart – Having or marked by imposing physical strength.
Chapter 25:
Spirited – Full of or characterized by animation, vigor, or courage.
Tottered – To sway as if about to fall.
Sovereign – One that exercises supreme, permanent authority, especially in a nation or other government unit.
Dawdle – To make more time than necessary.
Gallivanting – To roam about in search of pleasure or amusement.
Cambric – A finely woven white linen or cotton fabric.
Nursery – A room or area in a household set apart for the use of children.
Tactlessly – Lacking or exhibiting a lack of tact; bluntly inconsiderate or indiscreet.
Boon – A benefit bestowed, especially one bestowed in response to a request.
Shrewd – Characterized by keen awareness, sharp intelligence, and often a sense of the practical.
Prophet – A person who speaks by divine inspiration through whom the will of a god is expressed.