The Secret Garden

The Secret Garden Glossary

Abasement

The act of abasing, humbling, or bringing low; a state of depression, degradation, or humiliation

Contrary

Opposed, as in character or purpose; diametrically or mutually opposed

Doleful

Filled with or expressing grief; mournful

Draught

A current of air coming into a room or vehicle

Embowered

To enclose something or someone as if in a bower; shelter with foliage

Enshroud

To cover as if with a shroud; to hide from view

Harangue

A speech or piece of writing characterized by strong feeling or expression; a tirade

Hasten

To move or act swiftly

Hobnail

A short thick nail with a large head, used for nailing the soles of heavy boots and shoes

Imperious

Arrogantly domineering or overbearing; imperial

Impudent

Shameless; brazen

Moor

An uncultivated expanse of open rolling land

Obsequious

Full of or exhibiting servile compliance; fawning

Rajah

A prince or ruler in India

Remuneration

Payment for work done

Repose

To lay at rest; refresh by rest

Ruddy

Having a healthy, reddish color

Sallow

Having a yellowish and unhealthy-looking color

Trifle

Something of little importance or value; a small amount

Turret

A small tower or tower-shaped projection on a building

Veranda

A porch or balcony, usually roofed and often partly enclosed, extending along the outside of a building