adjured entreated solemnly; appealed to earnestly
afore before
Aldebaran a galactic cluster
antipathy strong or deep-rooted dislike; aversion
audacity bold courage; daring
aver to declare to be true; state positively; affirm
avowal open acknowledgment or declaration
bandbox a light, round box to hold hats, collars, etc.
beleaguered beset, as with difficulties; harassed
boles tree trunks
cessation a ceasing, or stopping, either forever or for some time
chafed annoyed; irritated
chronicle a narrative; history
colonnade a series of columns set at regular intervals, usually supporting a roof or series of arches
compunction a sharp feeling of uneasiness brought on by a sense of guilt; remorse
conjoined joined together; united; combined
consecrated caused to be revered or honored
convivial fond of eating, drinking, and good company; sociable; jovial
crape streamer a piece of black crepe as a sign of mourning, often worn as a band around the arm
