Chapter XXV. Hendon Hall. — Vocabulary
The Prince and the Pauper by Mark Twain — key words and definitions
Vocabulary Words from Chapter XXV. Hendon Hall.
- blithely
- In a happy, carefree manner; without worry or concern.
- illiberal
- Insufficient or meager; not generous in amount.
- prodigal
- A person who leaves home and returns after a long absence, alluding to the biblical parable of the Prodigal Son.
- deflections
- Turnings aside from a straight course or path; deviations.
- hillock
- A small hill or mound of earth.
- armorial
- Relating to heraldry or coats of arms; bearing a family crest or emblem.
- transports
- Overwhelming emotions of joy or delight; ecstatic feelings.
- buffetings
- Repeated blows or harsh treatment; being knocked about by difficult circumstances.
- privations
- States of lacking basic necessities or comforts; conditions of severe deprivation.
- betoken
- To be a sign or indication of something; to reveal or suggest.
- dissent
- Disagreement or refusal to accept; an act of holding back or objecting.
- fervency
- Intense passion or warmth of feeling; earnest enthusiasm.
- liveried
- Wearing a distinctive uniform provided by an employer, especially in a wealthy household.
- pallor
- An unhealthy pale appearance; extreme whiteness of the face, often from shock or fear.
- mannikin
- A contemptuous term for a small, insignificant, or despicable man.
- athwart
- Across; from side to side of something, often at an angle.