Unit 2: Smith and Bradford

fortuned (v)

to come by chance

scarce (adj)

not able to supply the need; less than; very few of; not enough; insufficient

oppress (v)

to cause someone to feel distressed, anxious, or uncomfortable

thereat (adv)

on account of or after

pilfer (v)

to steal

engrossing (v)

fully occupying the mind or attention

toil (n)

long strenuous, fatiguing labor; hard work

palisadoes (n)

a fence post in the ground

extremity (n)

the furthest point or limit

sturgeon (n)

a very large primitive fish

provision (n)

a supply

incontradictable (adj)

not manageable

conceit (n)

excessive pride in oneself

garter (n)

article of clothing used to hold up one’s sock

buckler (n)

a small shield

benumbed (adj)

deprived of physical or emotional feeling

invocation (n)

supplication (to ask) for help or aid

endeavor (n)

an attempt to achieve a goal; a deed

omit (v)

to leave out; fail to include or mention

peril (n)

exposure to injury; danger

desolate (adj)

deserted of people and in a state of bleak and dismal emptiness; barren/deprived/empty

solace (n)

comfort in sorrow, misfortune, or trouble

thicket (n)

a dense group of bushes or trees

hue (n)

a color or shade

implement (n)

objects used to do work

manifest (v)

display or show by one’s acts or appearances; demonstrate

sentinel (n)

a soldier stationed as guard to prevent surprise attack

discharge (v)

to fire or shoot a weapon

calamity (n)

a great misfortune or disaster

aloof (adj)

apart; distant; typically involving emotions