David Copperfield - Chapters 1 - 5

John L. (United States of America)
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  1. parasol
    a handheld collapsible source of shade
  2. aspersion
    a disparaging remark
  3. veneration
    a feeling of profound respect for someone or something
  4. impudent
    improperly forward or bold
  5. pliant
    capable of being shaped or bent or drawn out
  6. sallow
    unhealthy looking
  7. quail
    a small game bird
  8. affably
    in an affable manner
  9. encumbrance
    an onerous or difficult concern
  10. imprecation
    the act of calling down a curse that invokes evil
  11. sumptuous
    rich and superior in quality
  12. rubicund
    having a healthy reddish color
  13. catechism
    an elementary book summarizing the principles of a religion
  14. sprightliness
    animation and energy in action or expression
  15. imparting
    the transmission of information
  16. counterpane
    decorative cover for a bed
  17. trundle
    small wheel or roller
  18. bethink
    cause oneself to consider something
  19. gallantry
    the qualities of a hero or heroine
  20. etymology
    a history of a word
  21. forlorn hope
    a hopeless or desperate enterprise
  22. transport
    move something or somebody around
  23. reproachful
    expressing disapproval, blame, or disappointment
  24. extenuation
    a partial excuse to mitigate censure
  25. extenuation
    a partial excuse to mitigate censure
  26. commiseration
    feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
  27. extenuation
    a partial excuse to mitigate censure
  28. nankeen
    a durable fabric formerly loomed by hand in China from natural cotton having a yellowish color
  29. entreaty
    earnest or urgent request
  30. raiment
    especially fine or decorative clothing
  31. wretched
    deserving or inciting pity
  32. fretful
    nervous and unable to relax
  33. etherealize
    make ethereal
  34. disinterestedness
    freedom from bias or from selfish motives
  35. conveyance
    something that serves as a means of transportation
  36. ruefully
    in a manner expressing pain or sorrow
  37. bestrew
    cover by strewing
  38. remonstrate
    argue in protest or opposition
  39. presentiment
    a feeling of evil to come
  40. bewildered
    extremely confused and uncertain what to do
  41. portentous
    of momentous or ominous significance
  42. propitiation
    the act of placating and overcoming distrust and animosity
  43. feebly
    in a faint and feeble manner
  44. descry
    catch sight of
  45. laudanum
    narcotic consisting of an alcohol solution of opium or any preparation in which opium is the main ingredient
  46. confounded
    perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements
  47. flutter
    flap the wings rapidly or fly with flapping movements
  48. mollify
    cause to be more favorably inclined
  49. furtive
    secret and sly
  50. sheepish
    showing a sense of shame
  51. nosegay
    an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present
  52. hillock
    a small natural mound
  53. wanting
    inadequate in amount or degree
  54. mangy
    affected with a skin disease causing itching and hair loss
  55. dejected
    affected or marked by low spirits
  56. coverlet
    a decorative bedspread (usually quilted)
  57. confound
    be confusing or perplexing to
  58. interpose
    introduce
  59. provisionally
    temporarily and conditionally
  60. expostulate
    reason with for the purpose of dissuasion
  61. reverie
    an abstracted state of absorption
  62. prospect
    the possibility of future success
  63. counterpane
    decorative cover for a bed
  64. simper
    smile in an insincere, unnatural, or coy way
  65. bestrew
    cover by strewing
  66. perspicuously
    in a clear and lucid manner
  67. castor
    a pivoting roller attached to the bottom of furniture or trucks or portable machines to make them movable
  68. hostler
    someone employed in a stable to take care of the horses
  69. feint
    any distracting or deceptive maneuver
  70. indignation
    a feeling of righteous anger
  71. humility
    a lack of arrogance or false pride
  72. diffidence
    lack of self-assurance
  73. pettish
    easily irritated or annoyed
  74. ruminate
    reflect deeply on a subject
  75. overawed
    overcome by a feeling of awe
  76. profound
    situated at or extending to great depth
  77. faltering
    the act of pausing uncertainly
  78. rejoin
    connect or put together again
  79. rejoin
    connect or put together again
  80. phlegmatic
    showing little emotion
  81. assent
    agree or express agreement
  82. rousing
    capable of stirring enthusiasm or excitement
  83. dudgeon
    a feeling of intense righteous anger
  84. con
    an argument opposed to a proposal
  85. forlorn
    marked by or showing hopelessness
  86. disconsolately
    in grief-stricken loneliness
  87. surly
    unfriendly and inclined toward anger or irritation
  88. dolefully
    with sadness; in a sorrowful manner
  89. start
    take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
  90. entail
    have as a logical consequence
  91. sedulously
    in a sedulous manner
  92. gaunt
    very thin, especially from disease or hunger or cold
  93. verily
    in truth; certainly
  94. bellows
    a mechanical device that blows a strong current of air
  95. bilious
    relating to a digestive juice secreted by the liver
  96. diffidently
    in a diffident manner
  97. hardihood
    the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger
  98. twine
    a lightweight cord
  99. unmelodious
    lacking melody
  100. formidable
    extremely impressive in strength or excellence
  101. stays
    a woman's close-fitting foundation garment
  102. earnestly
    in a sincere and serious manner
  103. earnestly
    in a sincere and serious manner
  104. implore
    beg or request earnestly and urgently
  105. artless
    simple and natural; without cunning or deceit
  106. grievous
    causing or marked by grief or anguish
  107. austere
    of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor
  108. approbation
    official acceptance or agreement
  109. piteously
    in a way that stirs up feelings of sympathy and sorrow
  110. fetter
    a shackle for the ankles or feet
  111. hardihood
    the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger
  112. compunction
    a feeling of deep regret, usually for some misdeed
  113. snuffbox
    a small ornamental box for carrying snuff in your pocket
  114. obstinate
    refusing to change one's mind or ways; difficult to convince
  115. foreboding
    a feeling of evil to come
  116. inveterate
    habitual
  117. stoical
    seeming unaffected by pleasure or pain; impassive
  118. meekly
    in a humble manner
  119. falter
    move hesitatingly, as if about to give way
  120. poised
    marked by balance or equilibrium and readiness for action
  121. lithe
    moving and bending with ease
  122. entreat
    ask for or request earnestly
  123. verily
    in truth; certainly
  124. afresh
    again, but in a new or different way
  125. dogged
    stubbornly unyielding
  126. sullen
    showing a brooding ill humor
  127. wallow
    roll around
  128. pall
    burial garment in which a corpse is wrapped
  129. magnanimous
    noble and generous in spirit
  130. beset
    assail or attack on all sides
Created on 六月 30, 2011

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