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tension
stress, strain
shimmering
shining with a soft, slightly wavering light
enormous
huge; giant
accusations
a charge or claim that someone has done something illegal or wrong
(of a state, quality, or emotion) very great or intense
philosophy
attitude, way of thinking
grimly
in a very serious, gloomy, or depressing manner
miraculously
in a remarkable and extremely lucky manner
furrowed
wrinkled
custody
safekeeping
ghastly
frightening
gallows
a structure, typically of two uprights and a crosspiece, for the hanging of criminals
exertion
effort
barred
closed or secured with a long rod or rigid piece of wood, metal, or similar material
accomplice
collaborator; helper
rave
talk wildly or incoherently
unflinchingly
bravely
perspiration
sweat; the process of sweating
exultant
joyful
apprehension
anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen
demonstrations
a practical exhibition and explanation of how something works or is performed
marionette
a puppet worked from above by strings attached to its limb
gingerly
in a careful or cautious manner.
protruding
sticking out; projecting
staunchly
in a very loyal and committed manner