To Althea, From Prison

To Althea, From Prison Glossary

unconfined (adjective)

Unrestricted, free

fettered (adjective)

Imprisoned, restrained, tied

to wanton (verb)

To rove, ramble, move aimlessly, play

allaying (adjective)

Something that reduces or diminishes something—in this case, the alcohol content of wine

Thames (proper noun)

A river that runs through London

to steep (verb)

To put in water, drown

health (noun)

A toast to someone’s health

draught (noun)

a serving of alcoholic beverage from a keg

to tipple (verb)

To drink (especially alcohol)

committed (adjective)

Imprisoned

linnet (noun)

Finch

to voice (verb)

To express

hermitage (noun)

The dwelling where a hermit or holy person lives