Ancestry
The history of a person or family
Bigotry
Intolerance because of opinions that differ from ones own
Careen
To move quickly in an uncontrolled way and in a set direction
Dangerous
Something that will likely cause injury, or even death
Dwell
To fixate on something, usually something of the past
Exhilarating
Thrilling
Gentility
Being of high social status
Grace
Simple elegance
Mt. Katahdin
The highest mountain in Maine and the setting of the book
Lacquered
To coat with lacquer
Monastery
A building or multiple buildings occupied by a community of religious monks
Perpetual
Something that is/lasts forever
Preparatory School
A school for people 14-18 years of age designed to prepare them for higher education
Racism
Prejudice or discrimation towards someone of a different race; believing that ones own race is the best
Tragedy
An event that causes tremendous suffering and destruction, like an accident, crime, or disaster
