Adam's Curse

Adam's Curse Glossary

Mild

gentle; easygoing

marrow-bones

bones of the leg, containing spongy marrow tissue

pauper

very poor person

articulate

define; explain

idler

lazy or unhelpful person

clergymen

church leaders

martyrs

individuals who sacrifice their lives or well-being for a cause, especially in a religious context

thereupon

immediately after

fall

downfall

courtesy

politeness; graciousness

precedents

earlier examples or frameworks

embers

last remnants of an extinguished fire

high

elevated; lofty