contrive
make or work out a plan for; devise
contrivance
the faculty of contriving; inventive skill
woe
misery resulting from affliction
gird
bind with something round or circular
phaeton
large open car seating four with folding top
compunction
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
qualm
uneasiness about the fitness of an action
conscience
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
promenade
a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)
colonnade
structure consisting of a row of evenly spaced columns
gallery
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
wicker
slender flexible branches or twigs (especially of willow or some canes); used for wickerwork
stoop
bend one's back forward from the waist on down
demure
affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way
languor
inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy
notwithstanding
despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession)
reproach
express criticism towards
dainty
something considered choice to eat
encumbrance
an onerous or difficult concern
efface
remove by or as if by rubbing or erasing
probity
complete and confirmed integrity; having strong moral principles
emolument
compensation received by virtue of holding an office or having employment (usually in the form of wages or fees)
bivouac
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
ovum
the female reproductive cell; the female gamete
spermatozoon
the male reproductive cell; the male gamete
