The Elves and The Shoemaker Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from The Elves and The Shoemaker

commended (verb)

Entrusted or committed someone or something to the care or protection of another, especially God.

conscience (noun)

An inner sense of what is right or wrong in one's conduct or motives, prompting moral judgments.

astounded (adjective)

Shocked or greatly surprised; filled with sudden and overwhelming wonder.

customary (adjective)

According to the usual practices or habits; what is normally expected or done.

befell (verb)

Happened or occurred, especially something significant or fateful; past tense of "befall."

astonishment (noun)

A feeling of great surprise or amazement so strong that one can hardly believe what is happening.

concealed (verb)

Kept out of sight; hidden deliberately so as not to be discovered.

rapidity (noun)

The quality or state of moving or acting with great speed; swiftness.

cobblers (noun)

People whose trade is making or mending shoes.

undertakings (noun)

Tasks, projects, or enterprises that a person commits to carrying out.

prospered (verb)

Succeeded or thrived, especially in financial or material terms.

industrious (adjective)

Diligent and hard-working; consistently applying effort to one's tasks.

christening (noun)

A Christian ceremony at which a baby is baptized and given a name.

persuasion (noun)

The act of convincing someone to do or believe something through reasoning or argument.

consented (verb)

Gave permission or agreement for something to happen; agreed to do something.

conducted (verb)

Led or guided someone to a particular place.

ebony (noun)

A dense, hard black wood from tropical trees, prized for its deep color and smooth finish.

coverlids (noun)

Bedspreads or outer coverings for a bed, typically decorative.

entreated (verb)

Asked someone earnestly or anxiously; begged or implored.

gaiety (noun)

The state or quality of being lighthearted and cheerful; merriment and festivity.

changeling (noun)

In folklore, a fairy or elf child secretly substituted for a human child.

hearth (noun)

The floor of a fireplace, or the area in front of it; symbolically, the home and its warmth.

bade (verb)

Past tense of "bid"; commanded or instructed someone to do something.

imp (noun)

A small, mischievous devil or sprite; a little demon from folklore.