| devour |
to eat or swallow in a greedy way. |
| dishonor |
loss of honor or reputation. |
| endless |
having or seeming to have no end; without limits; infinite. |
| legion |
an army unit in ancient Rome that was made up of soldiers on foot and on horseback. |
| militia |
a group of trained citizens who are not soldiers but can serve as members of the military in an emergency. |
| outlet |
an opening through which something is allowed to go out or escape. |
| persecute |
to continually treat in a cruel or harsh way because of race, religion, political ideas, or some other difference. |
| persistent |
continuing, lasting, or holding on in a firm, steady way. |
| substance |
a particular kind of matter. |
| thicken |
to make or become thick or thicker. |
| tidings |
(sometimes used with a singular verb) news or information. |
| university |
a large school, where people both learn and do research. A student must finish high school before attending a university. Universities offer several levels of degrees. |
| upper |
higher in place, rank, position, or level. |
| wail |
to make a long, loud cry out of sadness or pain. |
| wooden |
made of wood. |