chains 7-12 new

peters 2.2.26 cgpt joe defs

privy

outhouse

pallet

A straw mattress

whetstone

A fine-grained stone used for sharpening cutting tools

flogged

Beat someone with a whip or a stick as punishment or torture

confuddled

Unable to think clearly; bewildered

fortifications

A defensive wall or other reinforcement built to strengthen a place against attack

inclination

A person’s natural tendency or urge to act or feel in a particular way; a disposition

tarnish

Lose or cause to lose luster, especially as a result of exposure to air or moisture

vigor

Physical strength and good health

surly

Bad-tempered and unfriendly

regiment

A permanent unit of an army, typically commanded by a colonel and divided into several squadrons

spectacle

A visually striking performance or display

enormous

Very large in size, quantity, or extent

inimitable

So good or unusual as to be impossible to copy; unique

mantel

A structure of wood, marble, or stone above and around a fireplace

compensate

Give someone something, usually money, in recognition of loss, suffering, or injury

ponder

To think about something carefully, especially before making a decision

nourished

Provided with the food and other substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition