slavery

yonder little hut

túp lều nhỏ đằng kia

sod

the upper layer of turf that is harvested for transplanting

turf

fake grass

ember

subsist

maintain or support oneself, especially at a minimal level.

molder

slowly decay or disintegrate, especially because of neglect.

destitute

lacking something needed or desirable

exhorter

a person who strongly urges or persuades others to do something, often through argument or advice

sagacious

having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; shrewd.

pernicious

having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.

Ostensibly

apparently or purportedly, but perhaps not actually.

strip

a long, narrow piece of something (like paper, cloth, or land), a long street, a comic strip, or the act of taking off clothing

sadistic

getting pleasure, especially sexual pleasure, from hurting other people

slither=glide

to move smoothly over a surface, like a snake

caulk

the process of filling cracks and gaps with a flexible material called caulk, which is often used to seal joints or seams against water, air, and dust

hoes

grumpy

easily annoyed; in a bad mood

ploughing

thither

to or towards that place

perpetrating

to commit a crime or do something wrong or evil

hymn

a religious song of praise to God or a god, especially one sung by Christians in church

discordant

not in agreement; combining with other things in a way that is strange or unpleasant

languish(v)

to be forced to stay somewhere or suffer something unpleasant for a long time

stupor

a state in which you are unable to think, hear, etc. clearly, especially because you have drunk too much alcohol, taken drugs or had a shock

bosom

a woman’s chest or breasts

shroud(v)

to cover or hide something

gale

an extremely strong wind

gallant=heroic

brave, especially in a very difficult situation

Goaded

provoke or annoy (someone) so as to stimulate some action or reaction.

slat

ooze

slowly trickle or seep out of something; flow in a very gradual way.

bog

brier

bid=bade

utter (a greeting or farewell) to.

loft

a room or space directly under the roof of a house or other building, which may be used for accommodations or storage.

whence

from what place, source, or cause

quail

feel or show fear or apprehension.

constable

staid

sedate, respectable, and unadventurous.

sedate

calm, dignified, and unhurried.

opossum

hare

racoon

fiddle

wallow

(chiefly of large mammals) roll about or lie relaxed in mud or water, especially to keep cool, avoid biting insects, or spread scent.

pithy

concise and forcefully expressive.

impudent

not showing due respect for another person; impertinent.

censure

strong disapproval or condemnation

digress

turn away a little bit

crag

a steep or rugged cliff or rock face.

appalled

horrified

bloodhound

sentinel

to watch over as a sentinel

patrol

a group of people, often law enforcement officers, military personnel, or security guards, assigned to monitor or secure a specific area

crowbar

grind

grin

bowse

to haul or pull something, especially with a tackle, to make it taut

redress

remedy

mallet

annihilate

destroy=obliterate

grim-visaged

having a serious or stern-looking face, often with an expression of gloom, anger, or displeasure

visage

person’s face

taut

slack

Amorous

showing sexual desire

place sb at the beck and call of sb

make sb comply with sb

Grope

feel or fondle (someone) for sexual pleasure, especially against their will.

fondle=caress

stroke or caress lovingly or erotically.

felicitous

well chosen or suited to the circumstances.

invincible

my powers are too invincible to be defeated

impetus

the force or energy with which a body moves.

Vocation

a strong feeling of suitability for a particular career or occupation.

Anomalous

abnormal=aberrant

diffidence

modesty=shyness

untrodden

not have been walked on

proselytize

evangelize=convert

Pathos

a quality that evokes pity or sadness.

prostrate

distress=exhaustion=illness

imbrute

make someone brutal or savage, degrade them to the bestial state of themselves.

stultify

cause (someone) to appear foolish or absurd.

obstinate

stubborn

Pamper

Indulge with attention

coddle=cosset

overly protective and careful for something