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15 Cards in this Set
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Frugal; pg 9 Adjective |
Book Quote "The FRUGAL doctor put that off as long as possible." Working Definition A person who doesn't like to waste or spend money. Synonym Cheap |
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Rush Lights; pg 9 Noun |
Book Quote "Though dark was almost upon us, we had not yet lighted the RUSH LIGHTS." Working Definition A candle made from dried, partly peeled rush ( a plant ) dipped in grease Synonym Torch |
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Pitch Pot; pg 9 Noun |
Book Quote "The flickering flames of a PITCH POT threw wavering, grotesque shadows upon the wall." Working Definition A pot filled with flammable oil, used to preserve flames Synonym Lantern |
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Rapier; pg 10 Noun |
Book Quote "... His cloak hinted at some concealed object - a RAPIER - I guessed." Working Definition A long slender sword with a double- edged blade Synonym Saber |
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Spectre ( Specter ); pg 10 Noun |
Book Quote "When he spoke, his voice was deep and hollow sounding, befitting a SPECTRE (SPECTER)." Working Definition A ghostly apparition Synonym Phantom; Spirit |
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Ornate; pg 15 Adjective |
Book Quote "He thrust the signed paper into the wallet of his belt, revealing for an instant the ORNATE handle of his rapier." Working Definition Marked by elaborate decor Synonym Fancy |
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Doublet; pg 15 Noun |
Book Quote "... and an ill-fitting sheep sking DOUBLET handed down from Dr. Bright's son." Working Definition A close fitting jacket formerly worn by European men Synonym Blazer and Peacoat |
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Sovereigns; pg 15 Noun |
Book Quote "Dr. Bright fidgeted with the SOVEREIGNS as though worried that they might be taken back." Working Definition A gold coin formerly used in Great Britain Synonym Crowns |
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Godspeed; pg 16 Noun |
Book Quote "... and might wish me GODSPEED , and I could bid farewell in return before I left this place..." Working Definition A prosperous journey Synonym Bon Voyage |
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Swards; pg 18 Noun |
Book Quote "... sheep and pigs grazed on the SWARDS among them and on my ..." Working Definition A portion of ground covered in grass Synonym Pasture |
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Pallet; pg 20 Noun |
Book Quote "... I was given a PALLET on the floor and was wakened long before I was ..." Working Definition A narrow hard bed or straw filled mattress Synonym Cot |
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Parsons; pg 21 Noun |
Book Quote "Don't tell me you're a PARSON." " I don't like business with PARSONS. They're too a parsimonious." Working Definition Protestant Minister Synonym Rector; Pastor |
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Dolt; pg 25 Noun |
Book Quote "Don't sit there like a DOLT; get down!" Working Definition A dull or stupid person Synonym Idiot; Blockhead |
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Trice; pg 27 Noun |
Book Quote " I gobbled it in a TRICE, then tried standing again." Working Definition A very short time Synonym Instant; Moment |
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Surreptitious; pg 31 Adjective |
Book Quote " 'only if they discover you. Naturally you will be as SURREPTITIOUS as possible.' " Working Definition Acting or doing something secretively Synonym Clandestine; Undercover; Sneaky |
