Tuesday, 29 March 2011

My words

Burly- large and thick of build sturdy stout
Congestion- A gathering or accumulation a heap or pile
Ford- A shallow place in a body of water, such as a river, where one can cross by walking or riding on an animal or in a vehicle
Lisped- A speech defect or mannerism characterized by mispronunciation of the sounds.
Minor- person of lesser importance or stature or rank; "a minor poet"; "had a minor part in the play"; "a minor official"; "many of these hardy adventurers were minor noblemen"; "minor back roads"
Receding- To yield or grant to one formerly in possession
Apprentice- someone who works for a skilled or qualified person in order to learn a trade or profession, esp for a recognized period
Mimic- To copy or imitate closely, especially in speech, expression, and gesture
Garret- A room on the top floor of a house, typically under a pitched roof
Hampered-To prevent the free movement, action, or progress of.
Cue-A signal, such as a word or action, used to prompt another event in a performance, such as an actor's speech or entrance, a change in lighting, or a sound effect.
Inspired-Of such surpassing brilliance or excellence as to suggest divine inspiration
Tweaked-to twist, jerk, or pinch with a sharp or sudden movement
Subsided-To sink to a lower or normal level
Groom-A person employed to take care of horses or a stable.
Abated-To reduce in amount, degree, or intensity; lessen
Misspent-To spend improperly or extravagantly; squander
Quaint-Charmingly odd, especially in an old-fashioned way
Estate-A landed property, usually of considerable size
Bosoms-The chest of a human
Eclipsed-The partial or complete obscuring, relative to a designated observer, of one celestial body by another.
Heather-A low-growing Eurasian shrub growing in dense masses
Fortnight-A period of 14 days
Flattered-To compliment excessively and often insincerely, especially in order to win favor.
Bumpkin-An awkward, unsophisticated person
Console-To allay the sorrow or grief
Ransacked-To search or examine thoroughly
Painter-A rope attached to the bow of a boat, used for tying up, as when docking or towing
Exultation-The act or condition of rejoicing greatly
Precariously-Dangerously lacking in security or stability
Scaffold-A temporary platform, either supported from below or suspended from above, on which workers sit or stand when performing tasks at heights above the ground
Interposed-To insert or introduce between parts
Tranquil-Free from commotion or disturbance
Fetch-To come or go after and take or bring back
Sculled-A long oar used at the stern of a boat and moved from side to side to propel the boat forward
Modesty-The state or quality of being modest
Embrace-To clasp or hold close with the arms, usually as an expression of affection
Farthing-Something of very little value
Crestfallen-Dispirited and depressed
Manuscript-A book, document, or other composition written by hand
Deposition-The act of depositing, especially the laying down of matter by a natural process
Damsel-A young woman or girl
Tumult-The din and commotion of a great crowd
Quill-The hollow stem like main shaft of a feather
Methodically-Arranged or proceeding in regular, systematic order
Starched-A naturally abundant nutrient carbohydrate
Ferret-To drive out, as from a hiding place
Scotch-To put an abrupt end to
Vouch-To give personal assurances
Berth-Sufficient space for a ship to maneuver
Tapestry-A heavy cloth woven with rich, often varicolored designs or scenes
Wisp-A small bunch or bundle, as of straw, hair, or grass
Novelty-The quality of being novel
Prophesied-To reveal by divine inspiration
Confirmation-The act of confirming
Abrupt-Unexpectedly sudden
Muddle-To make turbid or muddy
Deluded-To deceive the mind or judgment
Taut-Pulled or drawn tight
Conspiracy-An agreement to perform together an illegal, wrongful, or subversive act
Disgruntled-To make discontented
Underscored-To emphasize
Bodice-The fitted part of a dress that extends from the waist to the shoulder
Hindered-To obstruct or delay the progress of
Haven-A place of refuge or rest
Smarted-To cause a sharp, usually superficial, stinging pain
Hovel-A small, miserable dwelling
Pewter-Any of numerous silver-gray alloys of tin with various amounts of antimony, copper, and sometimes lead, used widely for fine kitchen utensils and tableware
Sycamore-Any of various deciduous trees of the genus Platanus
Sham-Something false or empty that is purported to be genuine
Tethered-A rope, chain, or similar restraint for holding an animal in place, allowing a short radius in which it can move about
Hearth-he floor of a fireplace, usually extending into a room and paved with brick, flagstone, or cement
Squeamish-Easily nauseated or sickened
Squall-A loud, harsh cry
Cavalry-Troops trained to fight on horseback
Trough-A long, narrow, generally shallow receptacle for holding water or feed for animals
Consolation-The act or an instance of consoling

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