| audible |
heard or able to be heard. |
| defect |
a weakness, flaw, or bad quality. |
| dictator |
a ruler who has total authority. |
| downplay |
to dismiss the significance of; minimize. |
| dwell |
to think, write, or speak about over and over again for a long time (often followed by "on" or "upon"). |
| hostility |
the state of being unfriendly or full of hate. |
| imperial |
having to do with an empire or an emperor. |
| narrator |
a person or character who tells a story. |
| pavilion |
a light building with open sides used for shelter or recreation. |
| penalize |
to give penalty or punishment to. |
| picturesque |
as pleasing or interesting to look at as a picture or painting. |
| rampart |
a mound of earth raised to serve as a defensive fortification, often topped with a protective wall. |
| saga |
a medieval Nordic or Icelandic prose narrative, especially one describing the historical or legendary exploits of a single person or family. |
| solely |
only; for no other reason; completely. |
| tranquil |
without noise or excitement; calm; steady; peaceful. |