Jane Austen Mansfield Park 2

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  1. dispense
    administer or bestow, as in small portions
  2. cipher
    a secret method of writing
  3. sore
    causing misery or pain or distress
  4. pity
    a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for misfortunes of others
  5. engrossed
    giving or marked by complete attention to
  6. eclat
    brilliant or conspicuous success or effect
  7. proceeding
    a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
  8. fret
    be agitated or irritated
  9. prompter
    someone who assists a performer by providing the next words of a forgotten speech
  10. creep
    move slowly
  11. tameness
    the attribute of having been domesticated
  12. catchword
    a word printed at the top of the page of a dictionary or other reference book to indicate the first or last item on that page
  13. seam
    joint consisting of a line formed by joining two pieces
  14. trice
    a very short time
  15. festoon
    a decorative representation of a string of flowers
  16. deem
    judge or regard in a particular way
  17. grate
    reduce to shreds by rubbing against a perforated surface
  18. embrace
    squeeze tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
  19. queer
    beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
  20. soliloquy
    speech you make to yourself
  21. aggregate
    a sum total of many heterogeneous things taken together
  22. weariness
    temporary loss of strength and energy from hard work
  23. surmise
    infer from incomplete evidence
  24. brunt
    the main part, especially of a force or shock
  25. hang back
    to lag or linger behind
  26. conviction
    an unshakable belief in something without need for proof
  27. appalling
    causing shock, dismay, or horror
  28. appearing
    formal attendance of a party in an action
  29. stout
    having rugged physical strength
  30. hail
    precipitation of ice pellets
  31. heedless
    marked by or paying little attention
  32. fagged
    drained of energy or effectiveness
  33. heartfelt
    earnest
  34. unalloyed
    free from admixture
  35. fringe
    an ornamental border of short lengths of hanging threads
  36. whisk
    a mixer incorporating a coil of wires
  37. butler
    a manservant who has charge of wines and the table
  38. footman
    a man employed as a servant in a large establishment (as a palace) to run errands and do chores
  39. despatch
    the act of sending off something
  40. privateer
    a ship commissioned to prey on other ships
  41. basin
    a bowl-shaped vessel used for holding food or liquids
  42. behindhand
    behind schedule
  43. copse
    a dense growth of trees, shrubs, or bushes
  44. brace
    a support that steadies or strengthens something else
  45. halloo
    a shout to attract attention
  46. ceiling
    the overhead upper surface of a covered space
  47. stucco
    a plaster now made mostly from Portland cement and sand and lime; applied while soft to cover exterior walls or surfaces
  48. hue
    the quality of a color determined by its dominant wavelength
  49. fidget
    move restlessly
  50. screen
    partition consisting of a decorative frame or panel that serves to divide a space
  51. kneel
    rest one's weight on one's knees
  52. bosom
    breast
  53. bespeak
    be a signal for or a symptom of
  54. relent
    give in, as to influence or pressure
  55. ally
    a friendly nation
  56. throughout
    from first to last
  57. sweep
    clean by using a broom or as if with a broom
  58. unsteady
    not firmly or solidly positioned
  59. glaring
    shining intensely
  60. impregnable
    incapable of being attacked or tampered with
  61. wig
    a hairpiece covering the head and made of real or fake hair
  62. jolt
    move or cause to move with a sudden jerky motion
  63. straining
    an intense or violent exertion
  64. foiled
    disappointingly unsuccessful
  65. flattery
    excessive or insincere praise
  66. stake
    a strong wooden or metal post driven into the ground
  67. reinstate
    bring back into original existence, function, or position
  68. wonted
    commonly used or practiced; usual
  69. bailiff
    officer of the court employed to execute writs and processes
  70. dismissal
    the sending away of someone
  71. idle
    not in action or at work
  72. unbound
    not restrained or tied down by bonds
  73. ruffled
    having decorative ruffles or frills
  74. usher
    someone employed to conduct others
  75. desertion
    withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility
  76. rote
    memorization by repetition
  77. likewise
    in a similar manner
  78. irksome
    tedious or irritating
  79. wearisome
    so lacking in interest as to cause mental fatigue
  80. soberness
    the state of being sober and not intoxicated by alcohol
  81. sameness
    the quality of being alike
  82. sombre
    grave or even gloomy in character
  83. wise
    having intelligence and discernment
  84. forbearance
    a delay in enforcing rights or claims or privileges
  85. impending
    close in time; about to occur
  86. brave
    possessing or displaying courage
  87. relinquished
    that has been withdrawn or retreated from
  88. pledge
    a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something
  89. anew
    again, but in a new or different way
  90. bustle
    move or cause to move energetically or busily
  91. hatred
    the emotion of intense dislike
  92. contempt
    lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
  93. hitherto
    up to this point; until the present time
  94. self-deceit
    a misconception that is favorable to the person who holds it
  95. descry
    catch sight of
  96. withstand
    resist or confront with resistance
  97. dismal
    causing dejection
  98. despond
    lose confidence or hope; become dejected
  99. dripping
    extremely wet
  100. indubitable
    too obvious to be doubted
  101. pleasantry
    an agreeable or amusing remark
  102. saunter
    walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
  103. protracted
    relatively long in duration
  104. gust
    a strong current of air
  105. hedgerow
    a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes
  106. evergreen
    a plant having foliage that persists and remains green throughout the year
  107. shed
    cause or allow to flow or run out or over
  108. strain
    exert much effort or energy
  109. rambling
    spreading out in different directions
  110. shawl
    a garment used to cover the shoulders or head
  111. archly
    with playful slyness or roguishness
  112. commend
    present as worthy of regard, kindness, or confidence
  113. deanery
    the official residence of a dean
  114. nurseryman
    someone who takes care of a garden
  115. stammer
    speak haltingly
  116. fare
    the sum charged for riding in a public conveyance
  117. self-denying
    willing to deprive yourself
  118. uppermost
    at or nearest to the top
  119. languor
    inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy
  120. superfluity
    extreme excess
  121. musing
    deeply or seriously thoughtful
  122. averting
    the act of turning yourself (or your gaze) away
  123. drake
    adult male of a wild or domestic duck
  124. stoop
    bend one's back forward from the waist on down
  125. prudish
    exaggeratedly proper
  126. plunge
    dash violently or with great speed or impetuosity
  127. doubtless
    certainly; without question
  128. obtrusive
    sticking out; protruding
  129. thoroughly
    in an exhaustive manner
  130. dutiful
    willingly obedient out of a sense of respect
  131. yearning
    prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
  132. encumbered
    loaded to excess or impeded by a heavy load
  133. estrangement
    separation resulting from hostility
  134. blunt
    not sharp (used of a knife or other blade)
  135. trim
    make a reduction in
  136. fidget
    move restlessly
  137. shipwreck
    a crashed or destroyed boat (or a part of one)
  138. loan
    the temporary provision of money (usually at interest)
  139. horsemanship
    skill in handling and riding horses
  140. scramble
    move hurriedly
  141. hazard
    an unpredictable phenomenon that causes a certain result
  142. fling
    throw with force or recklessness
  143. knave
    a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
  144. sprinkle
    scatter with liquid; wet lightly
  145. squire
    a man who attends or escorts a woman
  146. buzz
    the sound of rapid vibration
  147. scrubby
    sparsely covered with stunted trees or vegetation and underbrush
  148. midshipman
    a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training
  149. acquiescence
    agreement with a statement or proposal to do something
  150. tenant
    someone who pays rent to use property owned by someone else
  151. shawl
    a garment used to cover the shoulders or head
  152. deprecate
    express strong disapproval of; deplore
  153. token
    a disk that can be used in designated slot machines
  154. drawback
    a feature that makes something less convenient or acceptable
  155. hindrance
    any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
  156. stab
    poke or thrust abruptly
  157. self-willed
    habitually disposed to disobedience and opposition
  158. despatch
    the act of sending off something
  159. accession
    the act of attaining a new office or right or position
  160. amiss
    in an improper or mistaken manner
  161. tinge
    color lightly
  162. tainted
    touched by rot or decay
  163. hereafter
    following this in time or order or place; after this
  164. blockhead
    a stupid person
  165. befall
    become of; happen to
  166. curtsey
    bend the knees in a gesture of respectful greeting
  167. epoch
    a period marked by distinctive character
  168. whence
    from what place, source, or cause
  169. negus
    wine and hot water with sugar and lemon juice and nutmeg
  170. intended
    resulting from one's intentions
  171. meagreness
    the quality of being meager
  172. cheerlessness
    a feeling of dreary or pessimistic sadness
  173. supernumerary
    more than is needed, desired, or required
  174. tenfold
    by ten times as much
  175. embody
    represent in physical form
  176. alloy
    a mixture containing two or more metallic elements
  177. stumble
    miss a step and fall or nearly fall
  178. shawl
    a garment used to cover the shoulders or head
  179. fright
    an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
  180. appalling
    causing shock, dismay, or horror
  181. sternness
    uncompromising resolution
  182. self-conceited
    characteristic of false pride
  183. relent
    give in, as to influence or pressure
  184. imbibe
    take in liquids
  185. unequal
    poorly balanced or matched in quantity or value or measure
  186. brute
    resembling a beast
  187. abate
    become less in amount or intensity
  188. infatuation
    a foolish and usually extravagant passion or love
  189. withhold
    hold back; refuse to hand over or share
  190. treacherous
    dangerously unstable and unpredictable
  191. belie
    be in contradiction with
  192. allot
    give out
  193. grudge
    a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation
  194. simile
    a figure of speech expressing a resemblance between things
  195. mock
    treat with contempt
  196. uncouthness
    inelegance by virtue of being an uncouth boor
  197. blunder
    an embarrassing mistake
  198. banter
    light teasing repartee
  199. slovenly
    negligent of neatness especially in dress and person
  200. dint
    force or effort
  201. threadbare
    thin and tattered with age
  202. sway
    move back and forth
  203. whim
    an odd or fanciful or capricious idea
  204. at stake
    to be won or lost; at risk
  205. dejected
    affected or marked by low spirits
  206. hitherto
    up to this point; until the present time
  207. scolding
    rebuking a person harshly
  208. demure
    shy or modest, often in a playful or provocative way
  209. sturdy
    having rugged physical strength
  210. embracing
    the act of clasping another person in the arms
  211. withstand
    resist or confront with resistance
  212. ill-bred
    (of persons) lacking in refinement or grace
  213. foresight
    seeing ahead; knowing in advance; foreseeing
  214. havoc
    violent and needless disturbance
  215. token
    a disk that can be used in designated slot machines
  216. bane
    something causing misery or death
  217. thither
    to or toward that place; away from the speaker
  218. astray
    away from the right path or direction
  219. badge
    an emblem that signifies your status
  220. unbecoming
    not in keeping with accepted standards of what is proper
  221. fretfulness
    an irritable petulant feeling
  222. orderliness
    a condition of regular or proper arrangement
  223. cling
    hold on tightly or tenaciously
  224. whereabouts
    the general location of someone or something
  225. squabble
    a quarrel about petty points
  226. oath
    a solemn promise regarding your future acts or behavior
  227. portmanteau
    a large travelling bag made of stiff leather
  228. bandbox
    a light cylindrical box for holding light articles of attire
  229. mooring
    a place where a craft can be made fast
  230. berth
    a place where a sailing vessel can be secured
  231. ragged
    being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
  232. slam
    close violently
  233. mislaid
    lost temporarily
  234. stunned
    dazed or knocked unconscious by a heavy blow
  235. thumping
    a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects)
  236. boatswain
    a petty officer on a merchant ship
  237. shin
    the front part of the human leg between the knee and the ankle
  238. speechless
    temporarily incapable of speaking
  239. sloop
    a sailing vessel with a single mast
  240. cumbersome
    difficult to handle or use, especially because of size or weight
  241. scantily
    in a sparse or scanty way
  242. lounge
    sit or recline comfortably
  243. dawdle
    hang or fall in movement, progress, development, etc.
  244. slattern
    a dirty untidy woman
  245. spurn
    reject with contempt
  246. remonstrance
    the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
  247. untamed
    wild, free, and not controlled or touched by humans
  248. clatter
    a rattling noise
  249. self-possession
    the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior
  250. pelisse
    a sleeveless cape that is lined or trimmed with fur
  251. mingle-mangle
    a motley assortment of things
  252. heave
    lift or elevate
  253. alertness
    a state of readiness to respond
  254. three-decker
    any ship having three decks
  255. lease
    a contract granting use or occupation of property
  256. inured
    made tough by habitual exposure
  257. epicurism
    the disposition and habits of an epicure
  258. faded
    having lost freshness or brilliance of color
  259. slatternly
    characteristic of or befitting an untidy, immoral woman
  260. shabby
    showing signs of wear and tear
  261. glee
    great merriment
  262. dashing
    lively and spirited
  263. saunter
    walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
  264. debar
    prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
  265. bewitching
    capturing interest as if by a spell
  266. swerve
    turn sharply; change direction abruptly
  267. griping
    acute abdominal pain (especially in infants)
  268. fare
    the sum charged for riding in a public conveyance
  269. hash
    chopped meat mixed with potatoes and browned
  270. accompaniment
    a musical part that supports other musical parts
  271. akin
    related by blood
  272. dejection
    a state of melancholy depression
  273. intermission
    a time during which something is temporarily stopped or delayed
  274. abstain
    refrain from doing, consuming, or partaking in something
  275. stagger
    walk with great difficulty
  276. clash
    crash together with violent impact
  277. wavering
    the quality of being unsteady and subject to changes
  278. epistolary
    written in the form of letters or correspondence
  279. medley
    a musical composition consisting of a series of songs
  280. haphazard
    dependent upon or characterized by chance
  281. hectic
    marked by intense activity or agitation
  282. sickroom
    a room to which a sick person is confined
  283. feebleness
    the state of being weak in health or body
  284. consumptive
    tending to consume or use often wastefully
  285. regale
    occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
  286. cunning
    showing inventiveness and skill
  287. bribe
    payment made to corrupt a person in a position of trust
  288. gilding
    a coating of gold or of something that looks like gold
  289. stain
    make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air
  290. esquire
    an attendant and shield bearer to a knight
  291. dowager
    a widow holding property received from her deceased husband
  292. queer
    beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
  293. asunder
    into parts or pieces
  294. awe
    an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
  295. encumbrance
    an onerous or difficult concern
  296. glare
    be sharply reflected
  297. stifling
    characterized by oppressive heat and humidity
  298. streak
    a narrow marking of a different color from the background
  299. ragged
    being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
  300. courtier
    an attendant for a monarch
  301. flogging
    beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment
  302. hymen
    a fold of tissue that partly covers the entrance to the vagina of a virgin
  303. kindred
    group of people related by blood or marriage
  304. omen
    a sign of a thing about to happen
  305. wan
    pale, as of a person's complexion
  306. dispel
    cause to separate and go in different directions
  307. benumbed
    lacking sensation
  308. tenacious
    stubbornly unyielding
  309. snatch
    grasp hastily or eagerly
  310. privy
    informed about something secret or not generally known
  311. endowed
    provided or supplied or equipped with
  312. guile
    shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception
  313. brave
    possessing or displaying courage
  314. defiance
    a hostile challenge
  315. alleviation
    the act of reducing something unpleasant
  316. direful
    causing fear or dread or terror
  317. hatred
    the emotion of intense dislike
  318. hurtful
    causing hurt
  319. freak
    a person or animal that is markedly unusual or deformed
  320. entangled
    twisted together in a tangled mass
  321. forestall
    keep from happening or arising; make impossible
  322. rearing
    helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community
  323. willingly
    in an agreeable manner and without reluctance
  324. hourly
    every hour; by the hour
Created on Tue Oct 23 16:57:09 EDT 2012 (updated Tue Oct 23 17:01:23 EDT 2012)

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