His Dark Materials: The Northern Lights Day 5

Pacified

To bring peace to or calm down.

Incessant

Continuing without interruption; unending.

Obstinate

Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action.

Intercede

To intervene on behalf of another.

Disdain

The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt.

Crucible

A situation of severe trial, or in which different elements interact, leading to the creation of something new.

Distill

To purify a liquid by heating it to create vapor and then cooling it to create a liquid.

Parley

a conference, especially between enemies.

Stowing

the act of packing or storing away.

Clotted

thickened, a mass or lump.

Contented

happy and at ease; satisfied.

Steadfastness

loyalty; firmness of purpose.

Snag

to catch and tear.

scoured

cleaned by hard rubbing with something rough.

Multitude

a large number.

tantalising

tempting, alluring, but (still) out of reach.

Pestered

annoyed constantly; bothered.