The Fellowship of the Ring: Book One: Chapters 9-12

by J.R.R. Tolkien
In the first part of The Lord of the Rings, nine representatives of different races band together for a dangerous quest to destroy the Ring of Power and save Middle-earth from the Dark Lord.

Here are links to our lists for the novel: Prologue, Book One: Chapters 1-4, Book One: Chapters 5-8, Book One: Chapters 9-12, Book Two: Chapters 1-4, Book Two: Chapters 5-10

Here are links to our lists for other works by J.R.R. Tolkien: The Two Towers, The Return of the King, The Hobbit
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  1. babel
    a confusion of voices and other sounds
    ‘Half a minute, if you please!’ shouted the man over his shoulder, and vanished into a babel of voices and a cloud of smoke.
  2. supple
    capable of moving or bending freely
    His legs were stretched out before him, showing high boots of supple leather that fitted him well, but had seen much wear and were now caked with mud.
  3. crockery
    ceramic dishes used for serving food
    ‘And I say there’s some mistake,’ repeated Butterbur, picking up the tray and gathering up the broken crockery.
  4. dubiously
    in a doubtful manner
    Pippin subsided; but Sam was not daunted, and he still eyed Strider dubiously.
  5. sallow
    unhealthy looking
    In one of the windows he caught a glimpse of a sallow face with sly, slanting eyes; but it vanished at once.
  6. quagmire
    a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot
    The marshes were bewildering and treacherous, and there was no permanent trail even for Rangers to find through their shifting quagmires.
  7. stagnant
    not circulating or flowing
    At the day’s end they came to a stream that wandered down from the hills to lose itself in the stagnant marshland, and they went up along its banks while the light lasted.
  8. wraith
    a ghostly figure, especially one seen shortly before death
    ‘Very odd,’ said Frodo, tightening his belt, ‘considering that there is actually a good deal less of me. I hope the thinning process will not go on indefinitely, or I shall become a wraith.’
  9. pungent
    strong and sharp to the sense of taste or smell
    He crushed a leaf in his fingers, and it gave out a sweet and pungent fragrance.
  10. scanty
    lacking in extent or quantity
    The grass was scanty, coarse, and grey; and the leaves in the thickets were faded and falling.
  11. encumbered
    loaded to excess or impeded by a heavy load
    They advanced slowly, for they had to pick their way through a pathless country, encumbered by fallen trees and tumbled rocks.
  12. raiment
    especially fine or decorative clothing
    The rider’s cloak streamed behind him, and his hood was thrown back; his golden hair flowed shimmering in the wind of his speed. To Frodo it appeared that a white light was shining through the form and raiment of the rider, as if through a thin veil.
  13. amiss
    not functioning properly
    Some of my kindred, journeying in your land beyond the Baranduin, learned that things were amiss, and sent messages as swiftly as they could.
  14. astray
    away from the right path or direction
    They said that the Nine were abroad, and that you were astray bearing a great burden without guidance, for Gandalf had not returned.
  15. brandish
    exhibit aggressively
    With a great effort Frodo sat upright and brandished his sword.
Created on Fri Jan 26 14:03:10 EST 2018 (updated Fri Aug 01 13:54:52 EDT 2025)

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