Love Calls Us to the Things of This World

Love Calls Us to the Things of This World Glossary

awash

full or abounding in; overflowing with

smocks

loose garments worn by artists over other clothes to keep them clean

halcyon

characterized by peace and happiness

impersonal

not involving intimate or close relations; neutral

omnipresence

the quality of being in all places at the same time

swoon

as though falling into a fainting fit

punctual

timely and accurate in occurrence

ruddy

characterized by a deep reddish color or glow, often indicating the presence of blood below the skin

gallows

an apparatus for inflicting the punishment of death by hanging