Act 1, Scene 1

fester-ripen and generate pus

muffle-conceal or hide

stupor-marginal consciousness

indictment- an accusation of wrongdoing

vindicated-freed from any question of guilt

chauffeur-a man to drive a privately owned car

permeated-spread or diffuse through

feeble- pathetically lack in force or effectiveness; weak

vacuous-unpleasantly loud or harsh

neurotic-a person suffering from mental disturbance causing worry