prodigious notable; here, meaning ominous.
arbitrate to act as an impartial judge in order to settle disputes.
silly season phrase used to describe unexplainable, but natural behavior for a child.
bewildered confused or disoriented; here, meaning bewitched or acting unnaturally.
wheels within wheels . . . fires within fires phrase used to imply conspiracies.
defamation damaging another individual's character or reputation, generally through false accusations.
