bluffs
cliffs with steep faces
grunge
a style of fashion from the nineties, characterized by unkempt clothes
penance
punishment taken in recompense for sinful actions
catalyst
something that precipitates a change of some kind, usually without being affected itself
trellis
a framework made of lattice, usually as decoration for the outside of a house
whimsy
capricious humor or disposition; the use of whims
bewilderment
a confusing aggregate of disparate things or qualities
disoriented
confused about one's surroundings, literally or figuratively
stickler
one who insists on doing something precisely, in exactly the way it was meant (such as the rules of a board game)
jarring
unpleasant and causing a sudden, jolting effect
gun salute
the ceremonial firing of guns as a sign of respect for a deceased veteran
jamb
either one of the sides of a doorway
fidelity
faithfulness, loyalty
scuttle
to run with small, scurrying steps (like a crab)
linoleum
a hard surface used for flooring; made of canvas covered with oil, rosin, and cork
