Book 3 A Tale of Two Cities

epoch (n)

an instant of time selected as a point of reference in astronomy; an event or a time that begins a new period of development - a memorable date or event

incredulity (n)

quality or state of being in a state of disbelief

tumbril(s): (n)

a farmer's cart used during the French Revolution to carry condemned persons to the guillotine.

potentate (n)

one who experiences controlling power synonyms: ruler; sovereign

requisition (n)

a formal or authoritative demand synonyms: demand; need

blunderbuss (n)

a short firearm; close range without aiming

adjuration (n)

to entreat or advise earnestly; to charge or command solemnly under oath

inexorable (adj.)

not to be moved or persuaded by entreaty

perpetuation (n)

continuing, everlasting, constant

methodical (adj.)

arranged; characterized by method or order; habitually following a method

sonorous (adj.)

producing sound (as when struck); full or loud in sound

restorative(s) (n)

something that serves to restore consciousness or health

garret (n)

a room or unfinished part of a house just under the roof

cadaverous (adj.)

of, relating to or resembling a dead body

modicum (n)

a limited quantity, a small amount

expostulation (n)

to reason earnestly with a person for purposes of discussion or protest

implacable (adj.)

not capable of being appeased or pacified

salutation (n)

a greeting synonyms: greeting; hello

haggard (adj.)

wild in appearance; having a worn or emaciated, tired look

admonitory (adj.)

expressing warning

trepidation

feeling or agitation about something that may happen

illustrious

well known for past expertise

sublime

of such excellence and inspire awe

fervent

display a passionate intensity

acquitted

free from criminal charge, not guilty

unscrupulous

having no moral principles

sultry

hot and humid

renounce

formally declare one's abandonment

incorrigible

not able to be corrected

morose

sullen & ill-tempered

dubious

doubting

docile

ready to accept control or instruction

sagacity

guilty of being educated

fidelity

faithfulness to person or belief

impassive

no feeling or emotions

Reversionary

Having to do with the right to process a certain property under inheritance.

Quartering

To cut into four pieces.

Bestrewn

Scattered, dissipated and dispersed.

Pernicious

Harmful, deadly.

Laconic

Short and to the point; brief and clear.

Ignobly

Done in a dishonorable or shameful manner.

Malady

A disease or illness.

Gallantry

An act of courtesy.

Magnanimous

Generous, charitable, unselfish or noble.

Degradation

Humiliation, debasement, or feeling demoralized.

Urchin

A mischievous youngster, brat, punk, whippersnapper, or menace.

Repast

A meal or feast.

Consecrated

Devoted, holy, or blessed.

Turnkey

a jailer or prison guard.

Exultant

Elated, joyous, jubilant, or rejoiceful.

capricious

given to sudden and unaccountable change of mood; ustable

commiseration

sympathy and sorrow for misfortune of others

repudiate

refusal to accept or be associated with

acquiescence

reluctant acceptance of something without protest

carnage

killing large number of people

fraternity

group of pepople who share a common intrest

comely

pleasant to look at

meddlesome

found of interfering

estranged

no longer close to someone

dissonance

lack of harmony among musical notes

imperioius

assuming power without justification

lament

expression of greif or sorrow

augment

make greater

juncture

pan in events or time

rapacious

agressively greedy

functionary

official, civil servent, diplomat or executive

emigrant

migrant

submissive

obediant, yield, agreeable or copliant

armoury

arms factory

avocations

a hobby, pastime sideline, craft or diversion

reiterated

reoeated, retold, recounted, restated or echoed

purveyor

an agent, supplier, hustler or runner

prevaricate

to lie, evade, fabricate or cavil

anathematized

condemned, cursed, blasphemed, denounced or shunned

recognizant

a bond, pledge, warrant or an oath

inveteracy

firmly established, deep seated, ingrained, or entrenched

emphatic

assertive, forceful, insistent, or resounding

ruthless

relentless, cruel, grim

insatiate

gluttonous, gorging, devouring

prophetic

foretelling, predictive or clairvoyant