Chapters 1-2


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to make worries less strong

to assuage

"the letter assuaged the fears of most members"

showing strong belief in God; the quality or state of being pious

piety

unwillingness to spend money

stinginess

/ˈstɪndʒinəs/

tending not to say very much, in a way that seems unfriendly

taciturn

/ˈtæsɪtɜːn/

what sb claims has happened; stated as a fact but without any proof

alleged

the alleged attacker/victim/killer (= that somebody says is one)

the state of being kept in a place, especially a prison, and prevented from leaving

detention

They were sentenced to 12 months' detention in a young offender institution.

not wise or sensible

imprudent

ɪmˈpruːdnt

to look at somebody/something in an angry or annoyed way

to scowl

skaʊl

(at somebody/something)

The receptionist scowled at me

a surprising fact; also: a message from God

revelation

(used especially in orders) to be quiet; to stop talking or crying

to hush

Hush now and try to sleep.

not showing interest or intelligence, dull

vapid

ˈvæpɪd/

The vapid conversation bored her.

a large quantity that is more than enough

abundance

We were amazed by the sheer abundance of food.

to say something in a soft quiet voice that is difficult to hear or understand

to murmur

‘Night, night,’ she murmured sleepily.

to persuade sb to do sth dangerous

to dare sb to do sth

behaving as though you are more important and more intelligent than other people

condescending

She ignored his condescending tone.

a period of time between lessons at school (American English)

recess

worried or frightened that something unpleasant may happen

apprehensive

The long delay had made me quite apprehensive.

that makes you feel sad; not bright or interesting

dreary

a dreary winter’s day