The Grasmere and Alfoxden Journals Glossary

by Dorothy Wordsworth

The Grasmere and Alfoxden Journals Glossary

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Capriciously

Inconstantly, Changeably, Fickly (Adverb).

Mr. Bartholemew

The person who rented Alfoxden and sublet to Wordsworth.

Tumultous

Stormy, Thunderous, Tempestuous (Adjective).

Saunter

Stroll, Wander about (Verb).

Mortification

Shame, Humiliation, Embarrassment (Noun).

Obtruding

Forcing, Imposing (Adjective).

Profusion

Abundance, Plentifulness (Noun).

Declamation

Speech, Address, Oration (Noun).

Promenade

Walk, Stroll, Wander (Verb).

Rydal Hall

The residence of Sir Michael le Fleming, 4th Baronet, and a British politician.

Coronetted

Crowned. Archaic spelling of Coroneted (Noun).

Landau

A horse-drawn carriage. (Noun)

Unruffled

Calm, Tranquil, Motionless (Adjective).

Affliction

Disease, Illness, Malady (Noun).

Vernal

Fresh, Youthful, Lively (Adjective).

Countenance

Expression, Facial feature, Physiognomy (Noun).

Coppice

Brushwood, Thicket, Dense bush (Noun).

Invigorating

Refreshing, Energizing, Rejuvenating (Adjective).

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