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amalgam
a combination of diverse elements; a mixture
didactic
intended to instruct;inclined to teach or moralize excessively
explication
the act of opening, unfolding, or explaining
gemmy
glittering like a gem
baldric
a belt worn diagonally from one shoulder to the opposite hip, supporting a sword or bugle
prow
the forward part of a ship’s hull; the bow
countenance
appearance, especially the expression of the face
discern
to perceive with the eyes or intellect; detect
league
a unit of distance, varying at different periods and in different countries, in English speaking countries usually estimated roughly at 3 miles
brigade
a military unit having its own headquarters and consisting of two or more regiments, squadrons, groups, or battalions
sunder
to separate; part; divide; sever
mantle
a loose, sleeveless cloak or cape; something that covers envelops, or conceals
bough
a tree branch, especially a large or main branch
officious
marked by excessive eagerness in offering unwanted services or advice to others
trifling
of slight worth or importance
munificence
the quality or state of being generous
grating
irritating; scraping
Sophocles
one of the great tragic playwrights of Classical Athens, best known for Oedipus
furled
compressed
shingles
beaches covered with pebbles
certitude
sureness of occurrence or result; inevitability
thrush
any of numerous migratory songbirds of the family Turdiadae, usually having brownish upper plumage and a spotted breast and noted for a clear melodious song
minion
an obsequious follower or dependent; a sycophant
dauphin
a prince who is heir to the French throne
wimpling
rippling
plume
a feather, to feel complacent satisfaction with (oneself); pride (oneself);
chevalier
knight
sillon
the ridge between two furrows of a plowed field
gall
break the surface of
