The Woodspurge

The Woodspurge Glossary

flapp'd

A shortened version of "flapped"; to strike with sudden blow.

shaken

Past tense of "shake"; vibrate irregularly, tremble.

will

Desire, wish, longing; liking, inclination, disposition.

drawn in

contracted, drawn tight; shrunken.

Alas

Used to express grief, pity, regret, disappointment, or concern.

naked

Not protected or covered by clothing; bare, exposed.

weed

Any herbaceous plant not valued for its usefulness or beauty, or regarded as a nuisance in the place where it is growing, especially when hindering the growth of crops of other cultivated crops.

woodspurge

a species of spurge, Euphorbia amygdaloides, with greenish-yellow flowers.

grief

Mental pain, distress, or sorrow.

learnt

Past tense of "learn."

Definition: to acquire knowledge.