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Story of the Door
Jekyll and Hyde Chapter 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |