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epigraph
(noun) a short quotation or saying at the beginning of a book or chapter, intended to suggest its theme
epidemic
(noun) an outbreak of disease that spreads quickly and affects many individuals at the same time
abhorred
(verb) hated
wharves
(noun) an area to which a ship may be moored; pier
victuals
(noun) food or provisions for humans
dawdling
wasting time
disreputable
(adjective) dishonorable; having a bad reputation
robust
(adjective) strong and healthy
horrid
(adjective) disagreeable, unpleasant, wretched
miasma
(noun) harmful odors or germs polluting the atmosphere
interjected
(verb) came between; interruped
noxious
(adjective) poisonous or harmful
fervent
(adjective) displaying a passionate intensity
accommodate
(verb) to adapt
solemnly
(adverb) gravely or seriously
impudence
(noun) rudeness, boldness
demure
(adjective) modest, reserved
tolled
(verb) rang
absentmindedly
(adverb) preoccupied in thought
condolences
(noun) expression of sympathy
