Chapter III. Tom's meeting with the Prince. — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from Chapter III. Tom's meeting with the Prince.

sauntered (verb)

Walked in a slow, relaxed manner without hurry or effort.

bastions (noun)

Projecting parts of a fortification built at an angle to allow defensive fire in several directions.

turrets (noun)

Small towers at the corner of a building or wall, typically of a castle or fortress.

comely (adjective)

Pleasant to look at; attractive in appearance.

buskins (noun)

Ankle-high or calf-high boots, often made of fine leather or fabric, worn in the Renaissance period.

plumes (noun)

Large, conspicuous feathers used for decoration, especially on a hat or helmet.

indignation (noun)

Strong displeasure or anger aroused by something perceived as unjust, offensive, or insulting.

halberds (noun)

A combined weapon consisting of a battle-axe blade and a spear mounted on a long handle, carried by guards and soldiers.

repast (noun)

A meal, especially a large or formal one.

grand-dam (noun)

An archaic term for grandmother.

indifferently (adverb)

To an insufficient or mediocre degree; only moderately. Here used ironically to mean she is not at all precious to him.

prithee (interjection)

An archaic contraction of "I pray thee," used to express a polite request or entreaty.

raiment (noun)

Clothing or garments, especially fine or formal attire.

lackeys (noun)

Servants or attendants, especially uniformed footmen.

cofferer (noun)

A royal household official responsible for managing finances and payments.

cudgel (noun)

A short, thick stick used as a weapon; a club.

meseemeth (verb)

An archaic form meaning "it seems to me."

stature (noun)

A person's natural height, or more broadly, their physical build and presence.

countenance (noun)

A person's face or facial expression.