Original sentence: And she perambulated around the outside of the house, investigating, looking to see if windows and shutters were secure and in order.

Definition: to walk through, about, or over; travel through; traverse.

Pronunciation: [per-am-byuh-leyt]

POS: verb

Original sentence: His manner was quiet, and at times a little insolent.

Definition: boldly rude or disrespectful; contemptuously impertinent; insulting

Pronunciation: [in-suh-luh[image]nt]

POS: adjective

Original sentence: He was prolific in pretexts.

Definition: producing offspring, young, abundantly; highlyfruitful

Pronunciation: [pruh-lif-ik]

POS: adjective

Original sentence: The ordinary stiff dining chairs had been discarded for the occasion and replaced by the most commodious and luxurious which could be collected throughout the house.

Definition: spacious and convenient; roomy

Pronunciation: [kuh-moh-dee-uh[image]s]

POS: adjective

Original sentence: There was no despondency when she fell asleep that night; nor was there hope when she awoke in the morning. 

Definition: a state of depression of spirits; from loss of courage or hope; dejection.

Pronunciation: [dih-spon-duh[image]n-see] 

POS: noun