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frame story |
a literary technique thatsometimes serves as a companion piece to a story within a story, whereby anintroductory or main narrative is presented, at least in part, for the purposeof setting the stage
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courtly |
Polished or refined, asbefitting a royal court.
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personable |
Having a pleasantappearance and manner.
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accrue |
(Of sums of money orbenefits) be received by someone in regular or increasing amounts over time. |
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avarice |
Extreme greed for wealth ormaterial gain. |
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castigate |
reprimand (someone)severely |
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parley |
A conference betweenopposing sides in a dispute, especially a discussion of terms for an armistice.
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implore |
beg someone earnestly ordesperately to do something
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sovereignty |
Supreme power or authority.
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bequeath |
Leave (a personal estate orone's body) to a person or other beneficiary by a will.
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