| background |
all of a person's experience, education, and origins. |
| despair |
the complete lack of hope. |
| distance |
the measure of space between things, places, or points in time. |
| enclosure |
a space that is surrounded, or something that surrounds. |
| erect |
upright in posture or position. |
| keg |
a small barrel holding less than ten gallons. |
| lance |
a weapon with a long pole and pointed metal head. |
| massage |
to treat by rubbing, stroking, or kneading the body. |
| ogre |
an ugly giant or monster in folk tales and children's stories. Ogres are said to eat people. |
| roughly |
approximately; about. |
| settle |
to finally agree upon or decide. |
| shame |
a painful feeling brought about by the knowledge that one has done something wrong or not proper. |
| tinge |
to give a slight color to. |
| triple |
three times as much; three times as many. |
| yelp |
to cry out or bark quickly and sharply. |