gut
the part of the alimentary canal between the stomach and the anus
crookedly
in a crooked lopsided manner
susurration
the indistinct sound of people whispering
eerie
suggestive of the supernatural; mysterious
warfare
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
cart
a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal
surplus
a quantity much larger than is needed
demotion
act of lowering in rank or position
demote
assign to a lower position; reduce in rank
stagger
walk with great difficulty
