alacrity eager willingness or readiness.
austerity a severe or stern look or manner; forbidding quality.
parade to walk about ostentatiously; show off.
the first of September the beginning of bird-hunting season.
distracted insane; crazy.
cogent forceful and to the point, as a reason or argument; convincing.
stratagems tricks or schemes for achieving some purpose.
comprise to include; contain.
racked to trouble, torment, or afflict.
imputed to attribute (especially a fault or misconduct) to another.
quit to leave; depart from.
obstinate unreasonably determined to have one's own way; stubborn.
attendant accompanying as a circumstance or result.
supplication a humble request, prayer, or petition.
abominate to feel hatred and disgust for; loathe.
liberality willingness to give or share freely; generosity.
saucy rude; impudent.
gallantry the courtly manner of one who is stylish.
twelvemonth [Chiefly British, archaic] one year.
simpers smiles in a silly, affected, or self-conscious way.
prodigiously in a way indicating great size, power, or extent; enormously; hugely.
canvassed examined or discussed in detail; looked over carefully.
tidings news; information.
partake to take part (in an activity); participate.
covies small flocks or broods of birds.
hither to or toward this place; here.
sanction support; encouragement; approval.
confederacy people united for some common purpose.
abhorrent causing disgust or hatred; detestable.
rapacity greed; voraciousness.
concurrence agreement; accord.
solicitude the state of being solicitous; care or concern.
circumspection cautiousness; carefulness.
cordiality cordial quality; warm, friendly feeling.
panegyric a formal speech or piece of writing praising a person or event.
