the adventures of ulysses vocab 13-16

a person whose occupation is tending and herding cows

neatherd

a state of physical or mental inactivity; lethargy

torpor

coax or persuade (someone) to say or give something

wheedled

soak in or drench with liquid

souse

an impolite and mean-spirited person

churl

a large, densely packed crowd of people or animals

throng

a person's ability to cope well with difficulties or to face a demanding situation in a spirited and resilient way

mettle

a cowshed

byre

angry; wrathful

wroth

enjoy oneself or celebrate in a noisy or boisterous way

roister

a short, thick stick used as a weapon

cudgel

a violent criminal or troublemaker

ruffian

A pleasant, shady place under trees or climbing plants in a garden or wood

bower

a bold or daring feat

exploits

to surround in a restrictive manner

hemmed

A small picturesque cave, especially an artificial one in a park or garden

grotto

a disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin C, characterized by swollen bleeding gums and the opening of previously healed wounds, which particularly affected poorly nourished sailors

scurvy

an aggressive dog or one that is in poor condition, especially a mongrel

cur

a person who prays to God or respectfully asks an important person to help them or give them something that they want very much

supplicant

very eager or curious to hear or see something

agog

an arrangement of steps that allows people but not animals to climb over a fence or wall

stile