A Handful of Dust Glossary

by Evelyn Waugh

A Handful of Dust Glossary

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Sacrifice

To give something up for the sake of someone else or something else

Reservations

To hold yourself back

Settlement

An agreement made to settle

Swindled

Receiving money through fraudulent means

Ancestor

A descendant from the family bloodline

Struggle

Forcefully trying to break free of constriction

Reflection

Making a serious consideration about something

Etiquette

Proper mannerisms a person should have

Tender

Showing gentleness and affection

Persevere

To keep on going in the face of adversity

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