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Story of the Door
Jekyll and Hyde Chapter 1
Term | Definition |
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Countenance | One’s face or facial expression |
Scanty | A small amount |
Sentiment | A feeling or emotion |
Dreary | dull, lifeless, depressing |
Austere | severe or strict in attitude or appearance |
Tolerance | The ability to put up with something |
Misdeed | A wicked or illegal act |
Discourse | To talk or converse |
Extremity | The furthest point or limit of something |
Inclined | Wanting to do something |
Reprove | To reprimand or criticize |
Heresy | A belief that goes against accepted beliefs (or against religious beliefs) |
Reputable | Having a good reputation |
Juggernaut | A huge, powerful force |
Loathing | Extreme hatred |
Forgery | A fake |
Modest | Humble or a small amount |
Propriety | Good manners |
Thriving | Successful, prospering |
Thoroughfare | A main street or walkway |
Dingy | Gloomy / drab |
Sinister | Giving the impression that something evil is happening |
Gaity | The state of being lighthearted or cheerful |
Prolonged | Continuing for a long time |
Negligence | Failure to take proper care of something |
Tramp | A beggar or homeless person |
Recess | A small space in a wall |
Abreast | Side by side |
Procession | A parade or group of vehicles moving together |
Propriety | Good manners |
Musing | Thinking about something / wondering |
Partake | To join in |
Apothecary | A drugstore |
Sneer | An evil smile |
Ramble | To walk without direction or to go on and on when talking |