assiduity
great and constant diligence and attention
expostulation
an exclamation of protest or remonstrance or reproof
slatternly
characteristic of or befitting a slut or slattern; used especially of women
animadversion
harsh criticism or disapproval
ignominious
(used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame
mullioned
of windows; divided by vertical bars or piers usually of stone
benignant
pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence
veneration
a feeling of profound respect for someone or something
indefatigable
showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality
denuded
without the natural or usual covering
pinafore
a sleeveless dress resembling an apron; worn over other clothing
usurious
greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation
capricious
determined by chance or impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason
homily
a sermon on a moral or religious topic
convolvulus
any of numerous plants of the genus Convolvulus
preternatural
existing outside of or not in accordance with nature
sanguine
inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life
antipathy
a feeling of intense dislike
eventide
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
vignette
a brief literary description
