Chapters 11-12
an episode of irregular or unpremeditated fighting, especially between small or outlying parts of armies or fleets
Skirmish
rid (someone or something) of an unwanted quality, condition, or feeling
Purge
the quality of being impudent; impertinence.
Impudence
rescue (a wrecked or disabled ship or its cargo) from loss at sea.
Salvage
talk with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities.
boast
a small water bottle, as used by soldiers or campers
Canteen
a woman's light, loose undergarment hanging from the shoulders or the waist, worn under a skirt or dress
Petticoat
the action of providing or supplying something for use.
Provisions
be constantly or visibly worried or anxious.
Fret
give a slight involuntary grimace or shrinking movement of the body out of or in anticipation of pain or distress.
Wince
(of a horse) go at the pace
Galloped
of, producing, or having a pleasant tune; tuneful.
Melodious
(of a person or animal) not easily upset or excited.
Placid
A ghost; a supernatural being; Alternative form of haunt.
haint
a number of people or vehicles moving forward in an orderly fashion, especially as part of a ceremony or festival.
Procession
recover from illness or exertion.
Recuperate
smell strongly and unpleasantly; stink.
Reeking
the flesh of sheep, especially mature sheep, used as food.
Mutton
a mischievous young child, especially one who is poorly or raggedly dressed.
urchin
search for and collect (anything usable) from discarded waste.
Scavenged
having long deep tracks made by the repeated passage of the wheels of vehicles.
Rutted
a woman in charge of domestic and medical arrangements at a boarding school or other establishment.
Matron
(of a person or animal) be or remain hidden so as to wait in ambush for someone or something.
Lurk
in an orderly or systematic manner.
Methodically
a sleeping bag or other bedding rolled into a bundle.
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