propensity a natural inclination or tendency.
perverse obstinately disobedient or difficult.
emissaries persons or agents, especially a secret agents, sent on a specific mission.
galloway one of a small but strong breed of horses peculiar to Galloway, Scotland.
wicket a small door or gate.
propitiate to win or regain the goodwill of.
offald ways used to characterize Catherine's and Heathcliff's behavior as disreputable.
comminations threats or denunciations.
near stingy.
