Mercy and Understanding

Question 1

Roomers

Answer 1

a renter of a room in another person’s house.-lodger,

Question 2

Half Nelson

Answer 2

a wrestling hold in which one arm is passed under the opponent’s arm from behind and the hand is applied to the neck ( half nelson ), or both arms and hands are applied ( full nelson ).

Question 3

Mistrust

Answer 3

be suspicious of; have no confidence in. - doubt,

Question 4

Pocketbook

Answer 4

a woman’s handbag -purse/wallet

Question 5

Willow-wild

Answer 5

frail and thin

Question 6

Restorative

Answer 6

having the ability to restore health, strength, or a feeling of well-being.-cure, remedy, medicine, reparative, corrective.

Question 7

Guile

Answer 7

sly or cunning intelligence.

Question 8

Besought

Answer 8

ask (someone) urgently and fervently to do something; implore; entreat. -beseech

Question 9

Doted

Answer 9

be extremely and uncritically fond of. -dote

Question 10

distaff

Answer 10

stick or spindle onto which wool or flax is wound for spinning.

Question 11

Mourn

Answer 11

feel or show deep sorrow or regret for (someone or their death), typically by following conventions such as the wearing of black clothes.

Question 12

Bridle

Answer 12

the headgear used to control a horse, consisting of buckled straps to which a bit and reins are attached.

Question 13

Over-yonder

Answer 13

being at a distance within view or at a place or in a direction known or indicated. yonder. -over there