journeyman
a skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft
blubber
an insulating layer of fat under the skin of whales and other large marine mammals; used as a source of oil
spread eagle
an emblem (an eagle with wings and legs spread) on the obverse of the Great Seal of the United States
Siamese twin
one of a pair of identical twins born with their bodies joined at some point
scamper
to move about or proceed hurriedly
aroma
any property detected by the olfactory system
divine
a clergyman or other person in religious orders
gibber
speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly
bootie
a slipper that is soft and wool (for babies)
blimp
a small nonrigid airship used for observation or as a barrage balloon
cinch
stable gear consisting of a band around a horse's belly that holds the saddle in place
blatant
without any attempt at concealment; completely obvious
anguish
extreme distress of body or mind
britches
informal term for breeches
grime
the state of being covered with unclean things
thwart
hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
envy
a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another
Gypsy
a member of a people with dark skin and hair who speak Romany and who traditionally live by seasonal work and fortunetelling; they are believed to have originated in northern India but now are living on all continents (but mostly in Europe, North Africa, and North America)
Machiavellian
of or relating to Machiavelli or the principles of conduct he recommended
lithe
moving and bending with ease
erect
upright in position or posture
partition
the act of dividing or partitioning; separation by the creation of a boundary that divides or keeps apart
endure
undergo or be subjected to
reestablish
bring back into original existence, use, function, or position
gutter
a channel along the eaves or on the roof; collects and carries away rainwater
mesa
flat tableland with steep edges
conception
the creation of something in the mind
enthusiastic
having or showing great excitement and interest
funnel
a conically shaped utensil having a narrow tube at the small end; used to channel the flow of substances into a container with a small mouth
jostle
make one's way by jostling, pushing, or shoving
famish
be hungry; go without food
