| bard |
in ancient Celtic times, a person who composed and recited or sang epic poetry. |
| conquest |
the act or process of overcoming or defeating. |
| correspond |
to write letters. |
| cower |
to crouch or cringe in fear. |
| discount |
an amount taken away from the full or regular price or cost. |
| downplay |
to dismiss the significance of; minimize. |
| employ |
to make use of; use. |
| envision |
to picture or visualize in the mind; imagine. |
| haven |
the place where a ship anchors; harbor or port. |
| hobo |
a poor and homeless wanderer who usually does odd jobs for a living but may also beg or scavenge. |
| indication |
anything that indicates, such as a sign. |
| mere |
being neither more nor better than what is spoken of. |
| pun |
a humorous play on words based on two words that are close in sound but different in meaning. |
| somewhat |
in some measure, degree, or proportion; rather. |
| swelter |
to be afflicted by oppressive heat. |