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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