Glossary Case
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1. Corporal- (adj) - of the human body; bodily; physical
2. Twoscore- (adj) being ten more than thirty
3. Darned - (verb) Mend (knitted material or a hole in this) by weaving yarn across the hole with a needle
4. Peculiarly- (Adverb) More than usually; especially.
5. Lucid-(adj)- easily understood; completely intelligible or comprehensible
6. Advocated-(noun)- a person who speaks or writes in support or defense of a person,
7. Futile - (adj)- incapable of producing any result; ineffective; useless; not successful
8. Assailed-(verb)- to attack vigorously or violently; assault
9. Comrades-(noun) - a person who shares in one's activities, occupation, etc.; companion, associate, or friend.
10. Intricate-(adj)- complex; complicated; hard to understand, work, or make
11. Blotches-(noun) - a large, irregular spot or blot.
12. Purled -(noun) - The sound made by rippling water
13. Impregnable-(adj)- strong enough to resist or withstand attack; not to be overcome or overthrown
14. Regiment-(noun) - Military. A unit of ground forces, consisting of two or more battalions or battle groups, a headquarters unit, and certain supporting units.
15. Tumult-(noun)- violent and noisy commotion or disturbance of a crowd or mob; uproar
16. Valor-(noun)- boldness or determination in facing great danger, especially in battle; heroic courage; bravery
17. Arouse-(verb)-to stir to action or strong response; excite
18. Quivering- (verb) - to shake with a slight but rapid motion; vibrate tremulously; tremble.
19. Adieu-(noun) - the act of leaving or departing; farewell.
20. Thronged-(noun) - a multitude of people crowded or assembled together; crowd
21. Perceived-(verb)- to become aware of, know, or identify by means of the senses
22. Monotonous-(adj)- having very little inflection ; lacking in variety
23. Despondent-( adj)- feeling or showing profound hopelessness, dejection, discouragement, or gloom
24. Impending- (adj) about to happen; imminently threatening or menacing
25. Haversack-(noun) - a single-strapped bag worn over one shoulder and used for carrying supplies; a soldier's bag for rations, extra clothing, etc.
26. Prolongation-(noun)
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