resplendent
Shining brilliantly
conjure
To affect or influence by or as if by a spell
debasement
The process of lowering the value of something
emblem
An abstract image that represents a concept
carnal
Relating to the physical feelings and passions of the body
thoroughbred
A pure-bred horse
inquests
Inquiries
trough
A long shallow often V-shaped receptacle for the drinking water or feed of domestic animals.
victuals
Food supplies; food or provisions for human beings
flummoxed
To bewilder; confound; confuse
prostrate
Completely overcome and lacking vitality, will, or power to rise, stretched out with face on the ground in adoration or submission
concubine
A woman who cohabits with a man to whom she is not legally married, especially one regarded as socially or sexually subservient
juba
A Southern plantation dance accompanied by complexly rhythmic hand-clapping and slapping of the knees and thighs
chamber pot
A portable toilet, meant for nocturnal use in the bedroom, common before the advent of indoor plumbing and flush toilets.
macabre
Something that is very strange and unpleasant because it is connected with death or violence
rictus
An expression in which someone shows their teeth in a smile, but looks strange or in pain rather than looking happy and relaxed
chaise
A light, open carriage, usually with a hood, especially a one-horse, two-wheeled carriage
passel
A large number or amount
preternatural
Out of the ordinary course of nature; exceptional or abnormal
miasma
A vaporous exhalation formerly believed to cause disease; a heavy vaporous emanation or atmosphere
rankle
To cause anger, irritation, or deep bitterness
malady
A disease, ailment or unpleasant condition
gang-plank
A movable bridge used in boarding or leaving a ship at a pier
