The House of Blue Leaves Glossary

The House of Blue Leaves Glossary

aorta

the main artery of the body, supplying oxygenated blood to the circulatory system

artery

any of the muscular-walled tubes forming part of the circulation system by which blood is conveyed from the heart to all parts of the body

braid

threads of silk, cotton, or other material woven into a decorative band for edging or trimming garments

cripple

dated, offensive a person who is unable to walk or move properly because of disability or injury to their back or legs

degrade

treat or regard someone with contempt or disrespect

divine

of, from, or like God or a god

dizzy

having or involving a sensation of spinning around and losing one's balance

estate

all the money and property owned by a particular person, esp. at death

groan

make a deep inarticulate sound in response to pain or despair

happenstance

coincidence

hostess

a woman who receives or entertains guests

ignorant

lacking knowledge or awareness in general, uneducated or unsophisticated

incinerator

an apparatus for burning waste material, esp. industrial waste, at high temperatures until it is reduced to ash

kowtow

kneel and touch the ground with the forehead in worship or submission as part of Chinese custom

nightmare

a frightening or unpleasant dream

sickie

another term for sicko

spotlight

a lamp projecting a narrow, intense beam of light directly onto a place or person, esp. a performer on stage

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