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Omnious
"The cawing behind them died to an ominous murmur, like the swollen Thames in spring." Page 11[image] |
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- A mysterious element, that gives off the impression that something bad will happen.
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Auspicious
"A Midwinter bithday," said the strange man in the cloak. "Auspicious indeed. And you will be eleven years grown." Page 24
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| A promise of success, and favorable oppertunities. |
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Muffle
"The sound came again, through the muffling trees" Page 23
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| To make a noise softer, or to deaden it. |
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Glimmer
"And it is well, young Will, that you have only a glimmering idea of the gift that is in you." Page. 43
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A faint light or a dim glow.
A flash of light.
To appear faintly.
A remote possibility. |
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Topple
"The empty pail toppled rattling on the hard ground." Page. 5
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To totter, lean, push, or fall.
Leaning as if you're about to fall. |
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Consternation
"Will spun around staring in consternation at the fire."
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| Being in a state of paralyzing dismay |
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Vanquish
"The Old Ones must soon turn towards vanquishing power the powers of the dark." Page. 43
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Shire page.5
"With generations of Buckinghamshire farmers behind her, she was no joke when the old instincts were roused." Page.5
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Inexorably
"As Marriman whirled him inexorably from one picture to the next." Page.45
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Being in a inexorable manner.
Something that is impossible to stop or prevent. |
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Peril
"This is only the beginning of the peril."
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| Being exposed to serious danger. |
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