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Question 1

Treason

Answer 1

the offense of acting to overthrow one’s government or to harm or kill its sovereign

Question 2

Needle

Answer 2

a small, slender, rodlike instrument, usually of polished steel, with a sharp point at one end and an eye or hole for thread at the other, for passing thread through cloth to make stitches in sewing.

Question 3

Restless

Answer 3

characterized by or showing inability to remain at rest:
a restless mood.

Synonyms: fretful, agitated, restive

Question 4

draw

Answer 4

to cause to move in a particular direction by or as if by a pulling force; pull; drag (often followed by along, away, in, out, or off ).
Synonyms: tow, tug

Question 5

faint

Answer 5

lacking brightness, vividness, clearness, loudness, strength, etc.:
a faint light;

a faint color;

a faint sound.

Synonyms: dull, dim, ill-defined, indistinct

Question 6

stirred (stir)

Answer 6

to move one’s hand or an implement continuously or repeatedly through (a liquid or other substance) in order to cool, mix, agitate, dissolve, etc., any or all of the component parts:
to stir one’s coffee with a spoon.

Synonyms: raise, exert, inflame

Question 7

flinched

Answer 7

to draw back or shrink, as from what is dangerous, difficult, or unpleasant.
Synonyms: blench, withdraw, recoil

Question 8

rustling (rustle)

Answer 8

to make a succession of slight, soft sounds, as of parts rubbing gently one on another, as leaves, silks, or papers

Question 9

scour

Answer 9

to remove dirt, grease, etc., from or to cleanse or polish by hard rubbing, as with a rough or abrasive material:
to scour pots and pans.

Synonyms: rub, shine, buff, burnish

Question 10

pelt

Answer 10

a vigorous stroke; whack.

Question 11

plow

Answer 11

an agricultural implement used for cutting, lifting, turning over, and partly pulverizing soil.

Question 12

wights (wight)

Answer 12

a human being.
Obsolete.
a supernatural being, as a witch or sprite.
any living being; a creature.

Question 13

stiffly

Answer 13

rigid or firm; difficult or impossible to bend or flex:
a stiff collar.

Synonyms: unyielding, unbending

Question 14

to steer

Answer 14

to guide the course of (something in motion) by a rudder, helm, wheel, etc.:
to steer a bicycle.

Question 15

to concern

Answer 15

to relate to; be connected with; be of interest or importance to; affect:
The water shortage concerns us all.

Synonyms: involve, touch

Question 16

defiant

Answer 16

characterized by defiance; boldly resistant or challenging:
a defiant attitude.

Question 17

dull

Answer 17

not sharp; blunt:
a dull knife.

Antonyms: keen, sharp

causing boredom; tedious; uninteresting:
a dull sermon.

Synonyms: vapid, dreary, tiresome, boring

Antonyms: interesting

Question 18

glistened

Answer 18

to reflect a sparkling light or a faint intermittent glow; shine lustrously.
Synonyms: glitter, gleam, glimmer

Question 19

deft

Answer 19

dexterous; nimble; skillful; clever:
deft hands;

a deft mechanic.

Question 20

withdraw

Answer 20

to draw back, away, or aside; take back; remove:
She withdrew her hand from his. He withdrew his savings from the bank.

to retract or recall:
to withdraw an untrue charge.

Synonyms: disavow, rescind, revoke

Question 21

grease

Answer 21

the melted or rendered fat of animals, especially when in a soft state:
She always saves the bacon grease to fry her eggs and potatoes in.

Question 22

profane

Answer 22

characterized by irreverence or contempt for God or sacred principles or things; irreligious.
Synonyms: ungodly, impious, sacrilegious, blasphemous

Antonyms: sacred

Question 23

comprehend

Answer 23

to understand the nature or meaning of; grasp with the mind; perceive:
He did not comprehend the significance of the ambassador’s remark.

Question 24

immense

Answer 24

vast; huge; very great:
an immense territory.

Synonyms: extensive

Question 25

pork

Answer 25

the flesh of hogs used as food.

Question 26

cask

Answer 26

a container made and shaped like a barrel, especially one larger and stronger, for holding liquids.

Question 27

pour

Answer 27

to send (a liquid, fluid, or anything in loose particles) flowing or falling, as from one container to another, or into, over, or on something:
to pour a glass of milk; to pour water on a plant.

Question 28

halt

Answer 28

to stop; cease moving, operating, etc., either permanently or temporarily:
They halted for lunch and strolled about.

Question 29

rear