vessel

(noun)

1. A hollow holder or container

     2. Cups, bowls, pitchers, bottles are examples or vessels

bleat

(noun)

1. The cry made from a sheep, goat or calf

oracle

(noun)

1. An answer believed to be given by a god through a priest or priestess to some question

     2. A place where the god was believed to give such answers

fortified

(verb)

1. Strengthen against attack; provide with forts, walls, etc.

     2. Give support or strengthen

tyrant

(noun)

1. A person who uses power cruelly

or unjustly

     2. A cruel or unjust ruler