| felicity |
an instance or condition of great happiness; bliss. |
| heretofore |
prior to this time; before now. |
| interlude |
a pause, space, or event that intervenes; interval. |
| lieu |
the place formerly occupied by something or someone. |
| Lilliputian |
(often lower case) very tiny; extremely small. |
| microcosm |
a small, complete whole; tiny world. |
| patronage |
the financial or other support given to a business establishment by its customers or clients. |
| progenitor |
an ancestor or forebear. |
| proletarian |
of, pertaining or belong to, or characteristic of the working class, especially laborers who lack capital. |
| proletariat |
the working class, especially those who lack capital and must sell their usually unskilled labor in order to survive. |
| respite |
a period of rest, especially from something difficult or unpleasant. |
| resurrect |
to restore to life or good standing; raise out of death or disrepute. |
| soluble |
able to be dissolved. |
| umbrage |
a feeling of offense, irritation, or resentment. |
| upshot |
the most important issue, result, or conclusion. |