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rally synonym
reassemble, reunite, troops to continue fighing
potlach
NW tribes, a ritual to put away materials to show wealth
to be indentured
force to work by contract
the austerity of the English church
severity, strictness, seriousness
pulpit
the rised platform at church from which preacher delivers his sermons
a recognized autonomous branch of a Christian church
denomination
the congregations of the church
the pews
escapism
dreaming, tendency to seek distraction from unpleasant reality
improbable
doubtful, dubious, unlikely to happen, debatable
the fanciful, fanciful story
imaginative, unrealistic
termagant
overbearing woman, harsh-tempered woman
noble
lofty
mocking
derisive, making fun of somebody, scoffing, teasing
henpecked
nagging by
the magical hues of the mountain
color, tone / romantic literature/
a keg
small barrel e.g. for beer
enchantment
the feeling of great pleasure, delight
Such an enchanting smile.
You are enchanting me since the first moment I saw you.
She is simply enchanting.
a person who hoards the money and wealth while spending almost nothing
miser
penny-pincher
misarable
a protective or decorative garment
apron
skirmish
battle
minutemen
volunteers ready to fight in a minute
being reluctant, refusing,
balk et
The Congress balked at putting up the money.
avail
use or take advantage of
available - serving to purpose, assist, benefit
valoir Frenche be strong
valere - Latin be worth
He knows that work will avail him a little.
tramp
stump, crush,