barrow an ancient grave formed of a mound of earth and stones.
the Black Land Mordor.
doom fate or destiny.
fell fierce or terrible, sinister, deadly.
goblin another word for orc; a race of evil creatures who live underground and fear the daylight.
headstall part of bridle which goes around the head.
hemlock-umbels umbrella-shaped flower clusters of the hemlock tree.
ostler a groom or stableman at an inn.
penthouse a small shed attached to a building.
railing scolding.
waxing moon the growing moon during the second quarter of its phases, between half and full.
wight a supernatural creature, usually applied here to the ghost haunting a barrow.
withy-path a winding path lined with willow trees.
wraith a phantom or ghost; an undead specter.
