Vocab 1
exterior. the outside front of a building. fake
facade
to call upon or command
conjure
luxurious, classy, posh
swanky
in what country does the Landlady take place?
England
What two animals did the landlady have stuffed?
dog and bird
obsession, irresistible impulse to do something
compulsion
serious in intention, sincere
earnest
define devour
to eat hungrily and quickly
Why didn't Billy go to the Bell and Dragon Hotel/Bar first?
He was drawn to the B & B. The B & B compelled him to stay
why did Billy Weaver move to a new city?
to start a new job, job relocation
agreeable, gracious, pleasant
congenial
fascinating, having a powerful and irresistible effect, very important
compelling
trivial, of little importance
trifle
How old was Billy Weaver
17 years old
How many young men were already permanent guests at this bed and breakfast?
2
define banish
to drive out or remove from the group
indecisive. to act nervously or indecisively
dither
define rummage
to make a thorough search
what drink did the Landlady serve Billy Weaver?
Tea (with a bitter aftertaste)
About how old was the landlady?
45-50 ish
emit, emerge, to come from someone or out of someone
emanate
greedy, especially when it comes to money
rapacious
tempting. teasing someone by showing them what they desire, but not giving it to them.
tantalizing
Mr. Weaver was moving to what city?
Bath, England
What kind of dog and bird did the landlady have?
dachshund and parrot