Female Characters
A girl with a large scar on her face who tried to kill someone at the beginning of the novel
Hester Shaw
He is 15 years old, and his parents died in the Big Tilt and he is a Third Class Apprentice. (First name and last name)
Tom Natsworthy
What 'B' means characterized by strong and regular gusts of winds?
Blustery
Usually he didn't mind cleaning, especially not in this gallery, with its amiable, moth-eaten animals and Blue whale smiling its big blue smile.
What does amiable mean?
having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner.
How old is Tom?
15
Daughter of one of the other main characters. Has a pet that follows her everywhere
Katherine Valentine
A 'resurrected man' turned into a dangerous cyborg
Shrike
"In happier times, London would never have bothered with such FEEBLE prey."
What does "feeble" mean?
Weak and without strength or power
He pulled his tunic on. It was tattered and filthy from his fall down the waste chute, full of rents that let the chill Out-Country air through.
What are 'rents'?
large tears in a piece of fabric
How many Guilds of London are there?
4
An aviatrix that owns the airship The Jenny Haniver
Anna Fang
He is Tom's hero and London's most famous archeologist. He is also the Head Historian.
Thaddeus Valentine
What 'S' means to move stealthily or furtively, move without being seen
skulk
"Natsworthy!" called a braying voice, and his heart sank.
What does braying mean?
(of a person) speak or laugh loudly and harshly.
Which Guild does Tom belong to?
The Guild of Historians
The Doctor in charge of turning humans into stalkers
Dr Twix
He is a rich, First Class Apprentice and likes to bully Tom. Tries to impress a girl by bullying Tom.
Herbert Melliphant.
"Soon the city was LUMBERING in pursuit, a moving mountain of metal that rose in seven tiers like the layers of a wedding cake, the lower levels wreathed in engine smoke,..."
What does 'lumbering' mean?
Moving in a slow, heavy, awkward way
"Ow!" wailed Melliphant, so startled that he fell over backward. Someone cheered, and Clytie stifled a giggle.
What does stifled mean?
restrain (a reaction) or stop oneself acting on (an emotion).
Who is the 'great engineer...who turned London into the first traction city"?
(Nikolas) Quirke
A pretty young historian who invites Tom to Kensington Gardens to celebrate the catch (before he gets in a fight with the bully)
Clytie Potts
He wears a bad toupee and is short and has a round face. He is Tom's boss and is the Deputy Head of the Build of Historians.
Chudleigh Pomeroy
What 'I' means not clearly visible or not attracting attention?
inconspicuous
Tom knew he stood no more chance against Melliphant that Salthook had stood against London. He took a step backward, but the crowd was hemming him in. (Page 16)
What does the word hemming mean?
surround and restrict the space or movement of someone or something.
What chore did Tom hate most?
Gut duty