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The Bronze Bow
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04/22/2005

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chronicles
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a continuous, detailed historical account of events arranged in order of time
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cowering
Definition
shrinking away, crouching or cringing
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defiled
Definition
dishonored; made filthy, corrupt, or ceremonially unclean
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litter
Definition
a covered and curtained couch provided with shafts and used for carrying a single person; a stretcher used to carry the sick
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dowry
Definition
the property or money that a woman brings to her husband in marriage
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deceit
Definition
attempt to trick, cheat, mislead
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smithy
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the workshop of a blacksmith; a blacksmith
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anvil
Definition
an iron or steel block on which metal objects are hammered
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girdle
Definition
a belt for the waist
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sultry
Definition
oppressively hot and humid
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catapult
Definition
an ancient military machine used for hurling stones and arrows
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legation
Definition
a group sent on a mission
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brooch
Definition
an ornamental clasp or pin
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vengeance
Definition
punishment inflicted to get revenge for an injury or offense
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remorse
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regret for one's wrong acts; distress due to guilt
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blasphemy
Definition
show irreverence for God
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manacle
Definition
a device for confining the hands; handcuffs
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tetrarch
Definition
a governor of one of the four divisions of a country or province
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Torah
Definition
the Law; the first five books of the Old Testament
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pilfer
Definition
to steal or filch
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scribe
Definition
one of a class of men who studied and interpreted Scripture
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mezuzah
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Scripture rolled up in a case and attached to the doorpost
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piqued
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feeling resentment because of wounded pride
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fracas
Definition
brawl
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writhing
Definition
squirming, twisting, and turning
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prophecy
Definition
revealing the message or will of God
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clamor
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noisy shouting; loud noise
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skein
Definition
a quantity of thread or yarn in a coil
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meager
Definition
poor, skimpy
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recompense
Definition
payment
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recruit
Definition
a newcomer; a newly enlisted member
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