Chapter XIX. The Prince with the peasants. — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from Chapter XIX. The Prince with the peasants.

forlorn (adjective)

Pitifully sad, lonely, and abandoned.

comely (adjective)

Pleasant to look at; attractive (typically used of a person).

sidling (verb (present participle))

Moving sideways in a cautious or furtive manner.

minutely (adverb)

In great detail; with close and careful attention.

perplexedly (adverb)

In a confused or puzzled manner.

unroyally (adverb)

In a manner unfitting for royalty; not in a kingly fashion.

scoffed (verb (past tense))

Spoke about something in a mocking or derisive way.

demented (adjective)

Suffering from dementia or appearing mentally disturbed; insane.

sagacity (noun)

The quality of having keen mental discernment and good judgment; shrewdness.

dissertation (noun)

A long and elaborate speech or piece of writing on a particular subject.

toothsome (adjective)

Temptingly tasty; appetizing.

holpen (verb (archaic past participle))

An archaic past participle of "help"; meaning "helped."

remorseful (adjective)

Feeling deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed.

condescension (noun)

An attitude of patronizing superiority; voluntarily lowering oneself to the level of those considered inferior.

magnanimous (adjective)

Very generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or someone less powerful.

trenchers (noun (plural))

Flat pieces of wood used as plates or platters, common in medieval dining.

carding (verb (present participle))

The process of combing and cleaning fibers (especially wool) to prepare them for spinning.