Prologue - Chapter 5
slow, calm, or cow-like
bovine
a very tiny amount
whit
extreme pain or sadness
anguish
not backing down; brave and steady
unflinching
galling
very annoying or frustrating
deep thinking about something
contemplation
to move back or away
recede
a person seen as wild or uncivilized
barbarian
very heavy or slow-moving
ponderous
helter-skelter
messy or without order
very harsh, heavy, or uncomfortable
oppressive
brink
a police officer
constable
showing no guilt or regret
remorseless
petulance
childish irritation or sulking
very small or not enough
meager
impossible to defeat or discourage
indomitable
a very difficult or painful experience
ordeal
polite and refined behavior
gentility
apprehension
worry or fear about something
a decorative pin worn on clothing
brooch
very dangerous
perilous
worn out from overuse
threadbare
very happy or joyful, especially after success
exultant
acrid
having a strong, sharp smell or taste