After escaping from the Lotus Flowers, all of the men were hungry. Ulysses had no choice but to disembark with his men. They went into the cave of the cyclops. When they got there, the cyclops was very big. Before they knew it, the cyclops killed 2 men. The cyclops was telling them that he would eat all of them. Smart Ulysses had a plan though. Acting as polite as he could, he offered wine to the cyclops. In the wine, there was something that would make it sleepy. The cyclops drank it and fell asleep. Ulysses then told his men to split up into 2 groups and each group hold one of the cyclops' ears. So they did. Then using his sword, Ulysses stabbed the giant in the eye. The giant screamed in horror. He teared one of Ulysses' men into pieces. Then as fast as they could, they ran away. The angry cyclops threw huge boulders at them when they were at their ship. One of his boulders hit mid-deck of the ship. The ship almost sunk, and more men died. Finally, the cyclops prayed to Poseidon, telling him to make Ulysses' journey back home difficult, and he also asked that Ulysses be forgotten by his people.
Response to literature
Melting pot Questions (March 18th, 2010)
Check your comprehension:
1. There are Italians , Yugoslavs, Indians, Japanese, and Hispanics etc. They each represent their own culture.
2. Quindlen's children got along and played with the other children which helped the elders get along.
3. Quindlen is Italian, and most of her neighbors are Italian, therefor they feel a special connection to her.
4. They might not like a country, culture, or a race, but they would like a single person from that group because they know him/her personally.
Critical Thinking:
1. The neighborhoods share the belief of their own things and knowing people personally helps you understand the different culture more.
2. They divide because they are all different and unique in their own way. They unite because they can share these beliefs to become one whole.
3. She finds mingling and getting to know people different from her .
4. She would say that it doesn't matter if you're in the same race, just be yourself and try to share your ideas and thoughts on your culture with other people.
Evaluate:
1. No because people form different places mostly stick to their race instead of changing it. People all have their own groups which makes them their own
2. There are so many different people living together in America that they have to find a way to get along or else there will be a fight against which culture is better. The different cultures can learn how to connect their beliefs.
Chapter 53-54 literary Terms
Chapter 53:
-Climax: When Crispin talks to John Ball about Bear
-Characters: John Bear, Crispin, the guider, the other anonymous extra guy
-Theme: True friendship never dies
Chapter 54:
-Motivation: His friendship and loyalty to Bear motivates him to save him or at least try
-Setting: Around Lord Furnival's Palace he tries to get in everywhere
- Plot: Crispin climbs over the gates and discovers weapons, he gets a dagger and keep traveling through the castle. He was finally in the entryway
Chapter 45/46 Answer (March 3rd, 2010)
In the beginning, Crispin treats royalty like it is a stranger, but now since he has witnessed many different people and went to Lord Furnival's city, he is more familiar with royalty. Towards god, he acts more graceful and happy then he was in the beginning of the book. Crispin heard John Ball talking. John Ball said "The church as it exists, should be allowed to wither. Corrupt priests and bishops must be expelled from our churches. In their place will stand true and holy priests who shall have no wealth or rights above common people." Crispin changed his thoughts toward god after hearing this. Crispin thought that his village life was as good as it was going to get. But he heard John Ball talking about all the things that can make his village better. So now he finally understand how bad his village was. Crispin used to have no clue about a lot of things. He didn't have reason because he had no experience in the beginning of the book. But now, he has a reason for everything, for he has had many experiences and has been in danger many times. He used to think that he was just a serf, because no one loved him since his mom died and everyone around him died. But now, since Bear has shown some kind of strong feeling towards him, he feels important and is more self confident of himself. Before he noticed all the changed in the world, he had to be more comfortable and happy of who he was. Now that he learnt how to love himself and have more self-esteem, He views the world as a better place. Now to him, the world isn't just a place for serfs and the fortunate people. He found a place where people could all be alike and united with each other.
Chapter 11/12 responses (December 2nd, 2009)
When Crispin sees Father Quinel lying there dead, he begins to blame himself. He is truly shocked that Father Quinel, the only person that he trusted died. He feels like God has abandoned him. Now, no one was there to protect him. He felt like he was all alone in the world since his parents and Father Quinel died.
Literary Terms for Chapter 34
Climax- When Crispin realizes how poor his village is comparing to Great Wexly. (culture shock)
Figurative language- There, strangers were as rare as shooting stars, I filth filth gutter like a open gut ran down the road
Flash back- He thought about Stromford village when he saw a bakery, Stromford had very little to eat.
Imagery-'From numerous buildings hung great wooden images of things: a pig, a helmet, a fish, jacket, hoop, a sheaf of wheat
Irony- The soldiers who didn't notice... that Crispin was there! The soldiers were gullible!!!!
Metaphor: The worse disguise is fear
Motivation- Crispin loves Great Wexly and he wants to look around everywhere.
Personification- ' In great Wexly, Foulness lay on the wide road where we walked
Plot- The soldiers are fooled and they pass...Crispin is amazed at everything around him
Suspense: When Bear says 'someone important has died'
Literary Terms for Chapter 33
Climax- Crispin finds the guarded men guarding the gate.
Figurative language- ' it was as if rainbows came to Earth, draped themselves on these folks and paraded along the road"
Flash back- Crispin compares these people to how he used to be in the past
Imagery- description of different people who passed during the road
Irony- When Bear says, don't worry you will be safe because of Jesus. He doesn't believe in Jesus
Metaphor: (no metaphor)
Motivation- Crispin is eager to learn to read and learn more about life, clothing. (interested by these people)
Personification- portcullis looking like teeth and prepared to bite, scudding clouds, the town had long hair
Plot- Bear showed Crispin a lot of the different classes and clothes and Crispin was amazed about the things in the world that he didn't know about
Suspense: When Crispin saw the soldiers and said 'I think they're looking for someone'
Literary Terms for Chapter 32
Climax- When Bear explains to Crispin how much he means to him
Figurative language- You're as ignorant as a turnip or cabbage
Flash back- Crispin says that he has been abandoned before
Imagery- 1st paragraph where it describes the path Bear and Crispin take : 'paths, field, roads, woods'
Irony- 'I suppose the devil has many faces as there are sins. However, I think of him as Lord Furnival
Metaphor: (no metaphor)
Motivation- The fact that Bear would never ever even dare to abandon him and he cares for him meaning that Crispin can act braver and more self confident now
Personification- 'You have a heart of oak, small acorn though you are'
Plot- Crispin and Bear are discussing loyalty and that he is never going to abandon Crispin (to use weapons)
Suspense: When Bear suggests to learn weapons
Literary Terms for Chapter 31
Climax- When Crispin and Bear talk about what the people said about them
Figurative language- (Thoughts enrapturing)
Flash back- Crispin talked about what had happened in the past
Imagery- 1st paragraph where it describes the children following them
Irony- 'if you have to choose between alertness and worry, being alert will bring you more days of life' (telling someone where they're going when they don't want to show their profile)
Metaphor:(no metaphor)
Motivation- The fact that all the people heard about the false rumor and that some people suspected him
Personification- My thoughts enraptured
Plot- Crispin and Bear try to discuss the false rumors and then Crispin and Bear have a conversation of what happened while they were performing. They each earn money
Suspense: When Crispin says 'you called me your son' because we want to know what Bear says to that
Literary Terms for Chapter 28
Characters: Crispin and Sir Bear
Conflict:
Internal: Crispin is wondering what that envelope Aycliffe had in the woods were
External: Crispin fights hard to keep the lead cross he has
Mood: Exciting and curious
Protagonist: Crispin, Bear
Antagonist: Aycliffe
Foreshadowing: Bear would teach Crispin how to read
Setting: In the forest on some random road
Symbol: Cross symbolizes love
Theme: Stand up for yourself
Literary Terms for Chapter 27
Characters: Crispin and Sir Bear, Aycliffe
Conflict:
Internal: Crispin is still fearing Aycliffe
External: Crispin runs away from Aycliffe
Mood: Curious and slightly gloomy
Protagonist: Crispin, Bear
Antagonist: Aycliffe
Foreshadowing: Crispin would learn much more of Bear's skills
Setting: In Stromford
Symbol: Birds symbolize danger
Theme: Don't underestimate a person
Literary Terms for Chapter 26
Characters: Crispin and Sir Bear
Conflict:
Internal: Crispin is still fearing Aycliffe and his men
External: Crispin tries really hard to play music
Mood: Curious and Unexpected
Protagonist: Crispin, Bear
Antagonist: Aycliffe and his men
Foreshadowing: Bear taking him everywhere symbolizes the fact that he will not betray him
Setting: In Stromford
Symbol: Bear understands Crispin meaning that they are getting more acquainted with eachother
Theme: Never doubt yourself
Literary Terms for Chapter 25
Characters: Crispin and Sir Bear
Conflict:
Internal: Crispin thinks he is a nobody
External:
Mood: gloomy and disagreeing
Protagonist: Crispin, Bear
Antagonist:
Foreshadowing: Bear told him he would learn to play music
Setting: On the way to Stromford
Symbol: Crispin's new hairstyle symbolizes him being a new person
Theme: Never think yourself as a nobody
Literary Terms for Chapter 24
Characters: Crispin and Sir Bear
Conflict:
Internal: Crispin is very curious with what Father Quinel was about to tell him
External: Crispin still fears Bear
Mood: Exciting and happy
Protagonist: Crispin
Antagonist: Bear
Foreshadowing: Crispin guessed that Bear would take care of him
Setting: The Forest
Symbol: Bear understands Crispin meaning that they are getting more acquainted with eachother
Theme: Trust at least one person during your lifetime.
Literary Terms for Chapter 23
Characters: Crispin and Sir Bear
Conflict:
Internal: Crispin is being forced to tell Bear about his life
External: Crispin is still scared of Bear
Mood: Exciting and unexpected
Protagonist: Crispin
Antagonist: Sir Bear
Foreshadowing: Crispin knew that he'd have to tell the truth sooner or later
Setting: The forest
Symbol: a sense of relief Crispin feels comfortable telling the truth
Theme: Never keep all your problems inside
Literary Terms for Chapter 22
Characters: Crispin and Sir Bear
Conflict:
Internal: Crispin starts thinking violent thoughts about Bear
External: Crispin tries really hard to untie the rope
Mood: Gloomy, exciting
Protagonist: Crispin
Antagonist: Bear
Foreshadowing: Crispin knew that Bear would come back
Setting: The tree
Symbol: Bear coming back and giving him food symbolizes that Bear cares about Crispin
Theme: Be patient and good things will happen, little by little
Literary Term for Chapter 21
Characters: Crispin and Sir Bear
Conflict:
Internal: Crispin is trying to understand Sir Bear
External: Crispin is trying to escape but Bear is not letting him
Mood: Gloomy, understanding, exciting
Protagonist: Crispin
Antagonist: Bear
Foreshadowing: Crispin was guessing that Bear was mad
Setting: Walking down the streets
Symbol: Bear's hard childhood meaning that Crispin was not the only child with a broken heart
Theme: Don't underestimate people, you never know how they'll be like
Literary Terms for Chapter 20
Characters: Crispin and Sir Bear (church man)
Conflict:
Internal: Crispin is thinking about his future
External: Crispin is asking Sir Bear many questions, and getting more acquainted
Mood: Happy, excited, curious
Protagonist: Crispin
antagonist: The church man
Foreshadowing: Crispin guessed how many people there would be in the village they were headed to
Setting: The road
Symbol: The man tells him to not call him sir making Crispin feel weird
Theme: Never judge a person by their looks.
Literary Terms for Chapter 19
Characters: Crispin and the church man
Conflict:
Internal: Crispin is hurt from all of the insults
External: Crispin has no other choice but to live as a servant
Mood: Exciting and unexpected
Protagonist: Crispin
Antagonist: The church man
Foreshadowing: Crispin guessed that he would be treated as a servant
Setting: The church
Symbol: Crispin carrying the man's stuff, meaning that he really is a servant
Theme: Always think before you act
Literary ~Terms for Chapter 18
Characters: Crispin and the church man
Conflict:
Internal: Crispin couldn't think of anything when the man was choking him
External: Crispin tries really hard disobey the church man======
Mood: Scared and excited
Protagonist: Crispin
Antagonist: The church man
Foreshadowing: Crispin could tell that something bad was going to happen.
Setting: In the abandoned church
Symbol: Crispin swearing means that he finally gave up
Theme: Always have a plan inside your mind, because anything can happen
Literary Terms for Chapter 17
Characters: Crispin, the church man
Conflict:
Internal: Crispin is worried about getting away from the awful church man
External: Crispin tries to pry the man's stiff fingers away, but he is too strong.
Mood: Excited, Thrilled
Protagonist: Crispin
Antagonist: The church man
Foreshadowing: He thought the man would let him go when he let go of his arm but he was wrong.
Setting: In the church of the abandoned village
Symbol: Questions meaning that the man is somehow involved.
Theme: Always try to do the best thing for yourself
Literary terms for chapter 16
Characters: Crispin, the church man
Conflict:
Internal: Crispin was very shocked and hungry and lost
External: He went toward a stranger that was holding a weapon
Mood: Excited, scared, worried
Protagonist: Crispin
Antagonist: The church man
Foreshadowing: He thought the man was going to let him have the bred
Setting: In the church of the abandoned town
Symbol: Food meaning Crispin would have to get it somehow
Theme: No matter how desperate you are for something, never trust strangers
Literary Terms for Chapter 15
Characters: Crispin, Skeleton and prayer
Conflict:
Internal: Crispin felt very lost
External: Crispin was trying to find the way out of all the corpse
Mood: Scared, worried, excited.
Protagonist: Crispin
Antagonist: Corpse
Foreshadowing: When Crispin first went into the village, he thought it was full of people that were hopefully going to treat him nicely
Setting: A small hamlet.
Symbol: A person praying meaning that Crispin wasn't alone in the village
Theme: No matter how lonely you feel, you are never alone.
Literary Terms for Chapter 14
Characters: Crispin and the dead skeleton
Conflict
Internal: Crispin was very scared of the skeleton
External: Crispin tries to control himself from all the scary things he is seeing
Mood: Scared, Disgusted, Worried
Protagonist: Crispin
Antagonist: Skeleton....for scaring him
Foreshadowing: When Crispin thought he saw something ahead , he guessed that it was a person
Setting: A misty place
Symbol: Cross symbolizes that Crispin was really scared
Theme: When you're alive, although you think you are in hell, you are not
Literary Terms for Chapter 13
Characters: Crispin, The steward and the Bailiff
Conflict
internal: Crispin wants to get out of misery and wants to know what happened to the steward
External: Crispin is living his life hiding from everyone and he describes this as a misery.
Mood: Sorrow, depressing, Curious
Protagonist: Crispin
Antagonist: THe Bailiff and Steward
Foreshadowing: Crispin tries to guess where the Steward is, waiting for him
Setting: The road
Symbol: Praying for heaven symbolizes that Crispin wants death
Theme: Never give up no matter how tiring your life is. Literary Terms for Chapter 12 (December 2nd, 2009)
Characters: Crispin, John Aycliffe, Father Quinel, Men
Conflict:
Internal- Tries to figure out how he's gonna survive through the rest of his life.
External: He has no where to go
Mood: Worried, Sorrow
Protagonist: Crispin
Antagonist: John Aycliffe
Foreshadowing: He needs to keep running.
Setting: In the forest, across the river.
Symbol: The cross symbolizes hope.
Theme: You need to think for yourself.
Literary Terms for chapter 11 (December 2nd, 2009)
Characters: Crispin, John Aycliffe, and the men that tried to kill him.
Conflict:
internal: Crispin is thinking about ways to escape the men
External: Crispin is being chased by strong men
Mood: worried, excited.
Protagonist: Crispin
Antagonist: John Aycliffe
Foreshadowing: Crispin guessed that the dead man was Father Quinel
Setting: In the forest
Symbol: Father Quinel dying...symbolizes that Crispin is not safe anymore.
Theme: No matter what happens, don't give up! Keep running!.
Literary term for chapter 10
Characters: Crispin, Cerdic, the four men.
Conflict: Crispin trusts Cerdic but gets into a trap.
- External- The four men were bound to kill him
Mood: Curious, shocked, keen,
Protagonist: Crispin
Antagonist: Cerdic
Foreshadowing: Cerdic led Crispin to the church
Setting: around the church
Symbol: Crosses symbolize freedom
Theme: Don't trust people you don't know
Defining Literary Terms (November 26th, 2009)
1. character - A person or animal in a story
2. conflict- A problem/struggle that arises in a story. <which causes the action>
-internal- A conflict that takes place within the mind of the character.
-external- A conflict between two characters or the mind of nature.
3. foreshadowing- To present a suggestion beforehand
4. mood- A feeling of a person, or thing.
5. protagonist- The main character
6. antagonist- A minor character that opposes the antagonist
7. setting: The place where the conflict takes place, the manor, and the mill
8. symbol: Something that represents something else other than itself
9. theme: The main idea
Journal Responses (November 26th, 2009)
Father Quinel told Asta's son that his real name was Crispin and that his mother could read and write. He also told him that Lord Furnival was very sick and he might die. Asta's son was very confused and disappointed that his mother hid so many things from her own son. Father Quinel promised to tell Asta's son about his father 1 day later.
Journal Response (October 15th, 2009)
I would fight as hard as Ulysses for my mom. My mom and I are really close. I would do anything for my mom. I would face all the scary, and risky creatures that Ulysses faced. WIthout my mom, I would very lonely. I cannot imagine life without my mom. Dangers are just something that you fear, something you will face. There is nothing I can compare to my mom. I love her very much, and I would be willing to die for her. Also, the terrible dangers that Ulysses faced. You would have to be strong and wise to survive. If I had to face the same dangers I probably wouldn't survive. I would go through all that and not survive for my mom.
Journal Response (September 24th, 2009)
Ulysses decides to ignore all of the ghosts' advice, and make his own choice. When he hears the strange sounds and sees the strange rocks, he decides make the ship sail away and turn in a circle, to get rid of the chasing rocks. He also decides to go to Thrinacia, Isle of the sun- titan. When I was very young, I had to make a decision of who to invite to my birthday party. There were only a few number of people I could invite to my party. I didn't want to hurt anybody's feelings by not inviting them. My mom told me that I should only invite the nicest and most understanding people, not the people who are mean. So I finally decided to invite just a few of my friends, also known as my best friends, instead of everyone I ever knew.
Prompt (September 15th, 2009)
If I lived on Cannibal beach, I wouldn't be able to stay out in the sunlight like in usual beaches because the sunlight wouldn't last very long. I would be fascinated on how the colors in the sky could change so quickly. I would also be interested on the pretty colors that were always changing. With a quicker day and night, it would be very hard to look for food because food is easier to find when there is sunlight, and the sunlight doesn't last very long. The change of temperature from the change of day and night might even make us catch a cold, which is bad. Also when it's night, it is dark, which would make it much harder to see. The switching of day and night wouldn't be very convenient for me. Since it was dark when Ulysses climbed the tree, the tree (Which turned out to be a giant monster) was asleep. The giants didn't know that they were giants because it was too dark and they could only see their legs.
Prompt (September 7th, 2009)
After Ulysses saw his palace and fell asleep, the men were curious of what was was inside the back Ulysses was holding. Nobody knew that Poseidon was swimming beside their ship. While Poseidon was swimming, he clinked his golden armlets. Hearing the clinking sound, the men thought the sound was coming from the bag Ulysses was holding. They thought that in the bag were golden coins. They thought it was unfair that Ulysses wasn't sharing the fortune with them. They thought that if all of them shared the danger, they should share the loot. They told each other that Ulysses was never going to give it to them, for he was guarding the whole entire night, so one of them took out a knife and began to cut the bag open.
As soon as one of his men opened the bag, he was lifted off into the air and into the water. The winds were screaming of joy. Then suddenly as the winds became angry, it started ripping the sails into shreds, and snapping their masts like twigs, and hurling the splintered hulls westward over the boiling sea. The winds were dragging the ship back to Aeolus' cave, where Ulysses asked for a second chance.
Describing Ulysses (August 30th, 2009)
Ulysses' Appearance is on the cover of the book. He is very hairy. He looks like an angry man. He has a hairy mustache and beard. He is also wearing an armor. He looks a little old because of his wrinkles. He has bushy eyebrows, and based on the pictures on the cover of the book, he seems like a good fighter. When fighting he holds a shield and a knife. His eyes look very strong, like he's been through a lot of hard things in life, or in his case war.
Ulysses is a very brave guy. He is willing to risk everything for his people. He leads his people through war. This courageous man is also very smart. For example in the book, while all his men fell asleep (They were hypnotized by the smell/ taste of the Lotus Flowers) Ulysses tries his best to stay awake. Just then he figured out that the reason every one of his men were falling asleep was because of the Lotus Flower. None of his men would've figured that out, but he did. Then he stopped eating the flower. He is not afraid of war. So, he is brave, courageous, and smart.
Ulysses is a strong guy. He is strong both physically and mentally. First he is strong physically because he is a great fighter. He leads his men to the right path to always do what's the best for them. Although many dangers crossed him, he made it through it all. He is strong mentally because even though something is hard, he is willing to try his best to accomplish something. For example, when he found out about the Lotus Flower, he tried to stop eating it, but his arm would not listen to him. So, he forced his other arm to open his hand and he finally put the flower down.
Writing strategies and resources
Personal spelling and vocabulary
Shrouds- one of the ropes leading usually in pairs from a ship's mastheads to give support to the masts
Reveling- To tale intense pleasure or satisfaction
Mischievous- able or tending to cause annoyance, trouble, or minor injury
Sullen- dull or somber in sound or color
Outwitted- to get the better of by superior cleverness; to outsmart
Coursed- To follow close upon; pursue
Cannibal- One that eats the flesh of its own kind
Indifferent- marked by no special liking for or dislike of something
Mumbling- to utter words in a low confused indistinct manner
Trooping- to move or gather in crowds
Brutal- very bad or unpleasant
Perils- exposure to the risk of being injured, destroyed, or lost
eg. The perils of the adventure was high.
Inhabitants- : one that occupies a particular place regularly, routinely, or for a period of time
eg. The inhabitants of the small city were very tall.
Moored- To secure a boat with an anchor.
eg. The captain of the ship moored the boat when his daughter was injured.
Marrow- the inner part of a bone
eg. In history class, we saw a video of the early human beings eating bone marrow.
Ogres- a hideous giant of fairy tales and folklore that feeds on human beings
eg. My little sister always acts like an ogre after seeing the movie Shrek.
Provisioned- (NOUN) state of being prepared beforehand
eg. We always want my provisioned dad to come on a trip with us, for he is always prepared for anything.
Sorceries- use of supernatural power over others through the assistance of spirits
eg. Some people think of sorceries as being absurd .
Ethical- involving or expressing moral approval or disapproval
eg. The ethical girl never cheated on a test.
Loom- the indistinct and exaggerated appearance of something seen on the horizon or through fog or darkness
eg. We couldn't really see her, we only saw a loom of her.
Skiff- any of various small boats
eg. The strong weather caused many skiffs to break.
Spur- a projecting root or branch of a tree, shrub, or vine
eg. For our experiment, we had to use spurs of every kind.
Haughtily- blatantly and disdainfully proud
eg. My older sister haughtily congratulated me.
Gorged- to eat greedily or to repletion
eg. The mean king gorged his food into his mouth
Prophesy- to speak as if divinely inspired
eg. She Prophesied for the first time!!!
Glut- to flood (the market) with goods so that supply exceeds demand
eg. The poor people liked gluts, for they could collect food easier.
Venerable- made sacred especially by religious or historical association
eg. The venerable book became very famous.
Intoxicating- to excite or elate to the point of enthusiasm or frenzy
eg. The intoxicating girl always made me feel happy.
Girdling- something that fastens something, or to be tightened.
eg. A long time ago, girdles made everybody girdle!.
Foretold- to tell beforehand
eg. My friends foretold me about the math test
Curdle- to go bad or wrong
eg. Just when the weather got better, the ocean waves started to curdle,.
Feeble- weak
eg. The feeble woman has the flu!
Gurgle- to flow in a broken irregular current
eg. After the fly went into her mouth, she started gurgling.
Fathoms- : imagine, comprehend, understand.
eg. Everybody has fathoms when they enter history class.
Counsel- : advice given especially as a result of consultation
eg. After having a bad day, she always needs counseling.
Spawned- Created
Sheared- To cut to the skin
Rendezvous- a meeting place
vengeful-Full of revenge
Ordained- Appointed
Strait- A narrow place
Beeswax- Thick wax
Rawhide- Untanned, rough leather
Cinder- Ash
Purled- to edge or border with gold or silver embroidery
Spume- bubbles on top of waves
Hawser- A thick rope used to moor a ship.
Submerging- to put under water
eg. I submerged my hand in the warm water.
insatiable- lacking satisfaction
eg. The poor man had insatiable desires.
Contending- To struggle for
eg. The men were contending just for the gold.
Shuddering- To shiver
eg. The men started shuddering when they saw the monster.
Dumbfounded- to put in shame briefly and usually with astonishment.
eg. The captain was dumbfounded when he failed to protect all of his men.
Starboard- the right side of a ship
eg. On the starboard side of the ship, there was graffiti.
Helmsmen- Steersman
eg. The helmsmen lost control of the ship because of the horrible weather and storm.
Summoned- to call upon for specified action
eg. He summoned one of his men to take command of the ship.
Intentions- a determination to act in a certain way
eg. This wasn't supposed to happen, this wasn't my intention.
Stern- Rear end of a boat
eg. The ship started breaking everywhere from stern to stern.
Scour- to clear, dig, or remove by or as if by a powerful current of water
eg. The men scoured the island to look for more food.
limpets- an explosive device designed to cling magnetically to a metallic surface (as the hull of a ship)
eg. They used limpets when fighting eachother.
makeshift- A temporary or expedient substitute for something else.
eg. We used the rock as a makeshift hammer.
Libation- an act or instance of drinking often ceremoniously
eg. They never thought of having a libation using wine.
Kine- plural of cow
eg. They gorged on kine.
Ravenous- very eager or greedy for food
eg. The ranevous men gorged on the cow meat.
Dappled- marked with small spots or patches contrasting with the background
eg. The sign was dappled with silver decorations.
Unfurled- to unfold
eg. She started unfurling the paper.
Forestays- : a stay from the foremast to the foredeck or bow of a ship
eg. On the ship, the forestays were starting to break.
Keel- Ship
eg. The keel was moored to the ship.
Vortex- Something that resembles a whirlpool.
eg. The vortex slowly started to spin and suck things in.
Lichen- any of numerous complex plantlike organisms made up of an alga and a fungus growing in symbiotic association on a solid surface
eg. For food, they gathered seaweed and lichen.
Tumult- a violent outburst
eg. He let out a tumult, expressing his frustration.
Tunic- a simple slip-on garment made with or without sleeves and usually knee-length or longer, belted at the waist, and worn as an under or outer garment by men and women of ancient Greece and Rome
eg. Her tunic was made of soft paper clothe.
Hemmed- to surround in a restrictive manner
eg. He was in a garden hemmed with bushes.
Grotto- an artificial recess or structure made to resemble a natural cave
eg. He was lying in his grotto, the one she made for him.
Interlude- an intervening or interruptive period, space, or event
eg. Comparing to all of his other experiences. this was quite a pleasant interlude.
Defying- to confront with assured power of resistance
eg. When she offered her opinion, he defied.
Exploits- deed, act
eg. Good exploits result in a good future.
Inattention- no attention
eg. She was being inattentive in class today.
Tapestry- embroidery on canvas resembling woven tapestry
eg. Her seater was made by tapestry
Veto- Disagree
eg. The 2 consuls could veto the other.
Notion- idea
eg. The notion of the song was to feel sorrow
Embrasure- a recess of a door or window
- The embrasure of the door made everyone dizzy.
Winnowing- to get rid of
eg. She winnowed and killed all of her slaves.
Wielding- to manage
eg. The wielded the horrible situation
Looted- Invaded
eg. They looted the country just for the gold.
enticements- tempt
eg. Her enticement for the gold was incredible.
lyre- : a stringed instrument of the harp class having an approximately U-shaped frame and used by the ancient Greeks especially to accompany song and recitation
eg. The lyre in the museum looked very old
Entranced- Amazed
eg. They were entranced by the colors.
Decrees- punishment
eg. The decrees for his behavior was yet to be decided.
Meddlesome: implies exceeding the bounds of propriety in showing interest or curiosity or in offering advice
eg. After she had given her advice, he looked at her with a meddlesome face.
Scowl: frown
eg. She scowled when she saw her best friend spreading rumors about her.
Buoyant: capable of floating
eg. The bottle was very buoyant
Exerting: to put forth
eg. She was exerting all of her strength to push the car.
writhed: to move or proceed with twists and turns
eg. The princess writhed her way down the steps.
anointing: to smear or rub with oil or an oily substance
eg. While bathing the girls anointed theirselves with oil
dazed: to dazzle with light
eg. The mirror reflected the light and dazed through the dark
grimy: dirty
eg. The grimy man scared all of the children
glade: an open space surrounded by woods
eg. We spotted her through the glade.
dashed: To break by striking or knocking
eg. He dashed the cup into tiny pieces.
besieged: to surround with armed forces
eg. The besieged castle scared everyone
partial: a part of
eg. She was partially responsible
laden: to put or place as a load especially for shipment
eg. She ladened the boxes.
oracle: Someone who gives advice
eg. The oracle told me something very unfortunate
ruffian: a brutal person
eg. The ruffian beat him up.
prudence: the ability to govern and discipline oneself by the use of reason
eg. She had the prudence so she got appointed
sneeringly: To smile in a manner that shows scorn
eg. She lughed sneeringly, embarrassing herself
cudgel: a short heavy club
eg. The cudgel is a weapon
undiluted: To make less faint in a color
eg. The water undiluted the ship Crispin
Midst- The center of
eg. She started screaming, listening to the echos of her voice, in the midst of the forest.
Shroud- Garments used at a burial
eg. While the people cried, we rapped her in a lightly colored shroud.
Taunted- To challenge in an insulting way
eg. After the incident, everyone started taunting her.
Pauper- A very poor person
eg. The king banned the farmers and paupers from entering the castle.
Steward- One who manages Domestic matters or keeps watch of servants.
eg. The steward looked us in the eye as if we did something wrong.
Deign- To give or offer
eg. The noble people deigned bred when the servants asked them for food
Transgression- the violation of a law or command
eg. Because of the servants' transgressions, the king started persecution.
Poaching- To trespass on
eg. Ever since they started poaching at night, the gates started closing.
Forfeit- To surrender
eg. They forfeited after they were violently injured.
Ceased- Stopped
eg. He ceased just when my mom entered the room.
Welt- A lump on the body caused by a blow
eg. After he got beaten up at school, he had many welts on his face.
Minions- One that is highly favored
eg. The minions always got to eat the rich, juicy fruits.
Parchment- Goat skin used for writing.
eg. He wrote most of the laws on parchment.
Kin- One's relatives
eg. He just realized that you were his kin, his cousin.
Transfixed- To pierce through with a pointed weapon
eg. He transfixed with all his strength, but he missed.
Avail- To serve
eg. If the girls wouldn't avail the king, they would be put to death.
Recurrence- occurring again
eg. The recurrence of Jesus caused the people to Panic.
Mortality- Being mortal, dying within normal life.
eg. The mortality of humans makes them beg for eternal life.
Impoverished- poor.
eg. The greedy king made fun of all the impoverished peasants.
Jests- A joke/ Prank.
eg. They were so mean to me, with all these jests and jokes.
Shunned- To avoid
eg. She wouldn't talk or look at me, she keeps shunning me.
Plight- A complicated situation
eg. This plight wasn't easy to handle, we needed extra help.
Serf- A person who woks for the leader.
eg. He couldn't do anything, for he was a serf.
Mercenary- A foreign war
eg. The mercenary killed many men.
Untoward- difficult to manage
eg. The untoward situation was getting out of hand.
Thatch- to cover
eg. The thatch roof sheltered us from rain.
Bailiff- A british sheriff who makes arrests and executions.
eg. The bailiff arrested the thief.
reeve- An agent
eg. The reeve lost the killer.
mean- dull
eg. The mean drawing made everybody not interested.
pinnacle- The highest point.
eg. Finally the constructors were working on the pinnacle of the building.
meander- followed
eg. The river meandered the other river.
impenetrable- impossible to break
eg. The impenetrable building was a good barrier.
fallow- of a light yellow color
rg. The fallow sun ray hit her.
infidels- one who opposes or does not follow christianity.
eg. The christians and infidels would cause a war.
canonical- a decision from church.
eg. Christians have canonical rules.
strident- a harsh sound.
eg. The man with the strident voice disgusted everyone.
clamor- To shout noisily
eg. The clamor made the people glare.
apprehension- The act of being scared.
eg. She was apprehensive to go back into the scary house.
implore- To pray earnestly or to beg.
eg. SHe implored down on her knees, crying.
hue- protest
eg. They raised upon me a hue.
cry- to shout when protesting.
eg. "It is wrong!" The boy cried.
skittish- very active
eg. The skittish boy could just not stay still.
petitions- A reuqest
eg. The petition was read by the king.
moot- A gathering for the decision of justice.
eg. The moot resulted in a good decision.
treason- the betrayal of trust
eg. Since the treason was broken, everyone started being negative.
plight- A bad situation
eg. Everyone pitied the family in a plight.
curfew- A certain time that you're allowed to stay out.
eg. The girl's curfew was at 8 o'clock.
Alb- a type of garment.
eg. She felt very comfortable in her warm and long alb.
Tonsured- To shave the head of
eg. She was tonsured after she committed the crime.
Sanctuary- A sacred religious building.
eg. The sanctuary was hidden behind the trees.
Tallow- Tasteless fat of cattle and sheep.
eg. Although it was disgusting, in order to survive they devoured tallow.
Genuflect- To be obedient
eg. She started to be genuflect after I punished her.
Distraught- To be crazed or agitated with doubt.
eg. The distraught women claimed that she could speak to the dead.
Sullen- dull or somber; quiet
eg. The sullen painting made everybody sad.
Scrutinize- To examine closely
eg. The strict teacher scrutinized all the girl's skirts to see if they were long enough.
Siege- a throne
eg. The world is unfair, only the rich people living in sieges get to eat expensive food.
Garment- clothing
eg. The garment looked very expensive.
Hang- to let loose
eg. She hung her laundry.
Crone- an old woman
eg. Everybody smiled as the crone told us a story
Foreboding- foretelling
eg. The girl was foreboding all of the adults about their day tomorrow.
Skirting- Bordering
eg. She used the knife to help her skirt the shirt.
Hoist- to lift or raise
eg. She hoisted her heavy bags into the car's trunk.
Tumult- A commotion
eg. We were in a tumult when a gunshot went off
Albeit- although to be evil, a foolish idea
eg. Albeit the risks of this mission was huge, it was totally worth it.
Gross- Total amount
eg. The gross of the amount of bred was huge!
Folly- A foolish idea
eg. Whenever she opens her mouth, the whole situation sounds like a folly.
Forage- Food for animals which graze
eg. The mean farmer threw forage all his cow, just because he was angry.
dire - desperately urgent
eg. The dire news was quickly traveling across the world
besieged - to surround with armed forces
eg. The army besieged the castle.
famished- starved
eg. The famished boy lost all his strength
distended- to expand
eg. The distended empire soon attracted religions of all kinds.
blighted - to affect the quality of
eg. The death of his mother blighted his life.
pillage- something taken as a booty
eg. The men gathered many riches and one special pillage.
sustenance- the means of living
eg. The book based on sustenance was a big hit.
dell - a small valley covered with trees
eg. When my dad and I went camping in the nearby dell, we caught grasshoppers.
hamlet- a small village
eg. The peasants lived in a hamlet.
daub -to plaster
eg. Everyone lost their appetite when the man with dirty hands plastered their food.
wattle - to unite or make solid
eg. The weather wattled all the birds.
clotted - to coagulate
eg. The next step in making sewage water clean was clotting.
trepidation - fear
eg. Her trepidation seemed like it was controlling her life.
pestilence - a contagious disease that is devastating
eg. The pestilence was scaring everyone.
garbed - to cover with clothing
eg. The coroners garbed her body when she died.
ruddy - reddish
eg. Her ruddy hair glistened in the sunshine.
raucously - disagreeably harsh
eg. The teacher raucously yelled at her student
unkempt - rough or unpolished
eg. The unkept hotel room disgusted most of the customers.
cur- a cowardly fellow
eg. He was a nobody, just a foolish cur.
doddering - week, feeble
eg. The doddering woman always needed help walking
glutton- one that greedily eat and drinks.
eg. The glutton ordered his servants to get him cake.
sweetmeats - a food rich in sugar.
eg. The sweetmeats were attracting customers all around the world.
loot - goods taken in war
eg. The loots were considered very valuable back then.
tyranny - oppressive power
eg. The tyranny government pressed charges.
prudence - the ability to govern
eg. The prudence of the boy proved them all wrong.
Putrid- rotten
eg. The putrid corpse even made some people throw up
Perchance- perhaps
eg. Perchance the thoughts of living alone scared him to death.
Screed- Informal piece of writing
eg. The screed from the peasant was never read.
Mortal- Normal, having the life of involving death
eg. The mortal beings all started to cause a commotion for the immortal beings.
Pate- head
eg. The king threatened to cut off the pate of the girl.
Christen- to name at baptism
eg. The priest christened the little baby
Revels- to take intense pleasure of satisfaction
eg. The king reveled when the peasant made a fool of himself
Wager- Their lives were wagered because of a stupid bet.
Lamenting- to wail
eg. The girl started lamenting when her mom didn't buy her a doll
Servile- benefitting a slave
eg. The woman made a servile bet with the king!
Punctilious- careful
eg. She was very punctilious when she was gluing her artwork together.
Acolyte- follower
eg. The acolytes obeyed him.
Mummers- an actor
eg. All the mummers were making my sister hyper
Beguiled- To lead by deception
eg. The evil girl beguiled the boy into a dangerous place.
Bravado- the pretense of bravery
eg. The bravado of the boy was impressive but not impressive enough to fool me.
Oath- Bad words..(swearwords)
- I said bad oaths to the girl after i saw her steal the expensive watch.
Jeopardy- in major risks; danger
- Our lives are in jeopardy, because you let them see us!!!!
Uproariously- Very noisy, or very funny
- The uproarious comedian entertained everyone.
Abate- To put an end to
The girl would abate our fight if we had one...
Smolder- To burn sluggishly or without flame
- The smoldering fire frightened the kids.
Slain- to kill violently
eg. The mentally ill man slain the little boy.
Remorse- A distress arising from the sense of guilt
eg. She felt remorse after her mother had died.
Imbed- To surround
eg. The forced imbedded her castle.
Denounce- to announce out loud formally
eg. The girl denounced her friend's marriage!
Heretic- A roman catholic person who disavows the truth
eg. The heretic was punished after he was found trying to escape.
Vex- annoy
eg. The girl was vexed after her brother told on her.
Railed- to scold in harsh language
eg. The huge man railed the boy even saying bad swearwords to him.
Bluster- To act or talk with noisy threats
eg. The man couldn't stop blustering because of his curiosity.
Aloft- above
eg. The couple felt excellent when they skydived, they felt like they were aloft in he world.
League- A class and category
eg. Girl, he is way out of your league!!!!
Morrow- Morning
eg. I'll see you in the morrow
Lope- to leap
eg. The girl loped up and down the horse
Emblazoned- to celebrate
eg. This miracle has to be emblazoned!!!
Monotony- sameness of tone or sound
eg. The monotony of the twins were driving the teacher crazy!
Cunning- knowledge or learning
eg. Sally was impressed at her brother's cunning.
subdue- to bring under control by the exertion of will
apprehend- To anticipate with dread or fear
mollify- to reduce in intensity
beseech- To request earnestly; implore
gusto- enthusiastic and vigorous enjoyment
dexterity- mental skill or quickness
hilarity- Laughter
malevolence- the act of evilness
luster- a glow of reflected light
eg. The luster bouncing off the mirror glowed in the dark
enraptured- to fill with delight
eg. The clowns enraptured and amazed the king
rueful- regretful
eg. The rueful scheme was not worth it
henceforward- from this point on
eg. Henceforward, you only listen to what I say
scudding- to move or run swiftly
eg. The boy scudded away after being confronted by the girl
cloying- Being disgusted by being too sweet
eg. The cloying comedy was very popular
disquiet- to take away the peace
eg. War always disquiets the peace left in the world
apothecary- one who prepares and sells drugs
eg. The apothecary was selling illegal drugs
irate- arising from anger
eg. The girl was irate, with a bad tmper
score- large number
eg. The population of the city was a score!!!
portcullis- A gate that guards a place
eg. The portcullis was very spiky!!!
timorous- lack of confidence
eg. The timorous girl had to have more self esteem!
palpable- noticeable
eg. The palpable girl's scheme of being sneaky was not sneaky at all!!
din- a loud continued noise
-The din was getting really annoying
portentous- amazed
eg. The girl was portentous because of her friends
cacophony- harsh or discordant sound
eg: The cacophony of the drums hurt my ear
Heir: One who inherits property
eg. The heir inherited his father's company
Apprentice: An inexperienced person
eg. The apprentice embarrassed himself in front of the nobles!
Guile: sly
eg. The guile boy somehow manages to get away with all that money!
Pallet: A small hard and temporary bed.
eg. The pallet was uncomfortable...but we had no choice.
Boisterous: Be be noisy and rough
eg. The boisterous girl was sent to the office!
Admonish: To encourage or give friendly advice
eg. The girl admonished her brother whenever their parents said that his future looked bleak.
Bawl: To cry very noisily
eg. The bawling baby was so noisy that I was going nuts!!
Dame: An elderly woman
eg. The dame gave money to the boy
Toil: a struggle or battle
eg. The toil was finally over between them!!
Caterwaul: to protest noisily
eg. The serf caterwauled for the whole night!!!! \
Grammar and usage
Idioms
1. Ace up your sleeve- to have something that will give you an advantage that other people don't know about
2. Achilles heel- a person's weak spot
3. Add fuel to the fire: To do something to make a bad situation even worse
4. Afraid of your own shadow: To be extremely nervous and easily frightened
5. Air your dirty laundry in public: to reveal aspects of your private life that should really remain private, by telling a secret, arguing in public etc.
6. Albatross around your neck: a problem resulting from something you did that stops you from being successful.
7. All ears: to be very interested in hearing about something
8. All that glitters is not gold: Things or objects can look expensive and valuable, but for real they can be worthless.
9. All thumbs: to be clumsy, careless, and awkward.
10. Ants in your pants: To be very excited about something and not keep still.
11. Apple of your eye: Something or, more often, someone that is very special to you
12. As the crow flies: This idiom is used to describe the shortest possible distance between two places
13. Asleep at the switch: If someone is asleep at the switch, they are not doing their job or taking their responsibilities very carefully
14. At the drop of a hat: if you would do something at the drop of a hat, you'd do it immediately.
15. At the end of the rope: you are at the limit of your patience or endurance.
16. Ax to the grind: To have something to complain about
17. Back to square one: back to the beginning
18. Babe in the woods: an inexperienced person
19. Back to the drawing board: you have to go back to the beginning and start something again
20. Backseat driver: an annoying person who is fond of giving advice to the person performing a task or doing something, especially when the advice is either wrong or unwelcome.
21. Baker's dozen: 13 rather than twelve.
22. Ballpark figure: a rough or approximate number (guesstimate) to give a general idea of something, like a rough estimate for a cost, etc.
23. Bark is worst than your bite: someone isn`t as bad as they sound; someone appears to be worse than they are
24. Bark up the wrong tree: completely misunderstand something
Reading Strategies
Chapter 4 Summary
After escaping from the Lotus Flowers, all of the men were hungry. Ulysses had no choice but to disembark with his men. They went into the cave of the cyclops. When they got there, the cyclops was very big. Before they knew it, the cyclops killed 2 men. The cyclops was telling them that he would eat all of them. Smart Ulysses had a plan though. Acting as polite as he could, he offered wine to the cyclops. In the wine, there was something that would make it sleepy. The cyclops drank it and fell asleep. Ulysses then told his men to split up into 2 groups and each group hold one of the cyclops' ears. So they did. Then using his sword, Ulysses stabbed the giant in the eye. The giant screamed in horror. He teared one of Ulysses' men into pieces. Then as fast as they could, they ran away. The angry cyclops threw huge boulders at them when they were at their ship. One of his boulders hit mid-deck of the ship. The ship almost sunk, and more men died. Finally, the cyclops prayed to Poseidon, telling him to make Ulysses' journey back home difficult, and he also asked that Ulysses be forgotten by his people.
Response to literature
Melting pot Questions (March 18th, 2010)
Check your comprehension:
1. There are Italians , Yugoslavs, Indians, Japanese, and Hispanics etc. They each represent their own culture.
2. Quindlen's children got along and played with the other children which helped the elders get along.
3. Quindlen is Italian, and most of her neighbors are Italian, therefor they feel a special connection to her.
4. They might not like a country, culture, or a race, but they would like a single person from that group because they know him/her personally.
Critical Thinking:
1. The neighborhoods share the belief of their own things and knowing people personally helps you understand the different culture more.
2. They divide because they are all different and unique in their own way. They unite because they can share these beliefs to become one whole.
3. She finds mingling and getting to know people different from her .
4. She would say that it doesn't matter if you're in the same race, just be yourself and try to share your ideas and thoughts on your culture with other people.
Evaluate:
1. No because people form different places mostly stick to their race instead of changing it. People all have their own groups which makes them their own
2. There are so many different people living together in America that they have to find a way to get along or else there will be a fight against which culture is better. The different cultures can learn how to connect their beliefs.
Chapter 53-54 literary Terms
Chapter 53:
-Climax: When Crispin talks to John Ball about Bear
-Characters: John Bear, Crispin, the guider, the other anonymous extra guy
-Theme: True friendship never dies
Chapter 54:
-Motivation: His friendship and loyalty to Bear motivates him to save him or at least try
-Setting: Around Lord Furnival's Palace he tries to get in everywhere
- Plot: Crispin climbs over the gates and discovers weapons, he gets a dagger and keep traveling through the castle. He was finally in the entryway
Chapter 45/46 Answer (March 3rd, 2010)
In the beginning, Crispin treats royalty like it is a stranger, but now since he has witnessed many different people and went to Lord Furnival's city, he is more familiar with royalty. Towards god, he acts more graceful and happy then he was in the beginning of the book. Crispin heard John Ball talking. John Ball said "The church as it exists, should be allowed to wither. Corrupt priests and bishops must be expelled from our churches. In their place will stand true and holy priests who shall have no wealth or rights above common people." Crispin changed his thoughts toward god after hearing this. Crispin thought that his village life was as good as it was going to get. But he heard John Ball talking about all the things that can make his village better. So now he finally understand how bad his village was. Crispin used to have no clue about a lot of things. He didn't have reason because he had no experience in the beginning of the book. But now, he has a reason for everything, for he has had many experiences and has been in danger many times. He used to think that he was just a serf, because no one loved him since his mom died and everyone around him died. But now, since Bear has shown some kind of strong feeling towards him, he feels important and is more self confident of himself. Before he noticed all the changed in the world, he had to be more comfortable and happy of who he was. Now that he learnt how to love himself and have more self-esteem, He views the world as a better place. Now to him, the world isn't just a place for serfs and the fortunate people. He found a place where people could all be alike and united with each other.
Chapter 11/12 responses (December 2nd, 2009)
When Crispin sees Father Quinel lying there dead, he begins to blame himself. He is truly shocked that Father Quinel, the only person that he trusted died. He feels like God has abandoned him. Now, no one was there to protect him. He felt like he was all alone in the world since his parents and Father Quinel died.
Literary Terms for Chapter 34
Climax- When Crispin realizes how poor his village is comparing to Great Wexly. (culture shock)
Figurative language- There, strangers were as rare as shooting stars, I filth filth gutter like a open gut ran down the road
Flash back- He thought about Stromford village when he saw a bakery, Stromford had very little to eat.
Imagery-'From numerous buildings hung great wooden images of things: a pig, a helmet, a fish, jacket, hoop, a sheaf of wheat
Irony- The soldiers who didn't notice... that Crispin was there! The soldiers were gullible!!!!
Metaphor: The worse disguise is fear
Motivation- Crispin loves Great Wexly and he wants to look around everywhere.
Personification- ' In great Wexly, Foulness lay on the wide road where we walked
Plot- The soldiers are fooled and they pass...Crispin is amazed at everything around him
Suspense: When Bear says 'someone important has died'
Literary Terms for Chapter 33
Climax- Crispin finds the guarded men guarding the gate.
Figurative language- ' it was as if rainbows came to Earth, draped themselves on these folks and paraded along the road"
Flash back- Crispin compares these people to how he used to be in the past
Imagery- description of different people who passed during the road
Irony- When Bear says, don't worry you will be safe because of Jesus. He doesn't believe in Jesus
Metaphor: (no metaphor)
Motivation- Crispin is eager to learn to read and learn more about life, clothing. (interested by these people)
Personification- portcullis looking like teeth and prepared to bite, scudding clouds, the town had long hair
Plot- Bear showed Crispin a lot of the different classes and clothes and Crispin was amazed about the things in the world that he didn't know about
Suspense: When Crispin saw the soldiers and said 'I think they're looking for someone'
Literary Terms for Chapter 32
Climax- When Bear explains to Crispin how much he means to him
Figurative language- You're as ignorant as a turnip or cabbage
Flash back- Crispin says that he has been abandoned before
Imagery- 1st paragraph where it describes the path Bear and Crispin take : 'paths, field, roads, woods'
Irony- 'I suppose the devil has many faces as there are sins. However, I think of him as Lord Furnival
Metaphor: (no metaphor)
Motivation- The fact that Bear would never ever even dare to abandon him and he cares for him meaning that Crispin can act braver and more self confident now
Personification- 'You have a heart of oak, small acorn though you are'
Plot- Crispin and Bear are discussing loyalty and that he is never going to abandon Crispin (to use weapons)
Suspense: When Bear suggests to learn weapons
Literary Terms for Chapter 31
Climax- When Crispin and Bear talk about what the people said about them
Figurative language- (Thoughts enrapturing)
Flash back- Crispin talked about what had happened in the past
Imagery- 1st paragraph where it describes the children following them
Irony- 'if you have to choose between alertness and worry, being alert will bring you more days of life' (telling someone where they're going when they don't want to show their profile)
Metaphor:(no metaphor)
Motivation- The fact that all the people heard about the false rumor and that some people suspected him
Personification- My thoughts enraptured
Plot- Crispin and Bear try to discuss the false rumors and then Crispin and Bear have a conversation of what happened while they were performing. They each earn money
Suspense: When Crispin says 'you called me your son' because we want to know what Bear says to that
Literary Terms for Chapter 28
Characters: Crispin and Sir Bear
Conflict:
Internal: Crispin is wondering what that envelope Aycliffe had in the woods were
External: Crispin fights hard to keep the lead cross he has
Mood: Exciting and curious
Protagonist: Crispin, Bear
Antagonist: Aycliffe
Foreshadowing: Bear would teach Crispin how to read
Setting: In the forest on some random road
Symbol: Cross symbolizes love
Theme: Stand up for yourself
Literary Terms for Chapter 27
Characters: Crispin and Sir Bear, Aycliffe
Conflict:
Internal: Crispin is still fearing Aycliffe
External: Crispin runs away from Aycliffe
Mood: Curious and slightly gloomy
Protagonist: Crispin, Bear
Antagonist: Aycliffe
Foreshadowing: Crispin would learn much more of Bear's skills
Setting: In Stromford
Symbol: Birds symbolize danger
Theme: Don't underestimate a person
Literary Terms for Chapter 26
Characters: Crispin and Sir Bear
Conflict:
Internal: Crispin is still fearing Aycliffe and his men
External: Crispin tries really hard to play music
Mood: Curious and Unexpected
Protagonist: Crispin, Bear
Antagonist: Aycliffe and his men
Foreshadowing: Bear taking him everywhere symbolizes the fact that he will not betray him
Setting: In Stromford
Symbol: Bear understands Crispin meaning that they are getting more acquainted with eachother
Theme: Never doubt yourself
Literary Terms for Chapter 25
Characters: Crispin and Sir Bear
Conflict:
Internal: Crispin thinks he is a nobody
External:
Mood: gloomy and disagreeing
Protagonist: Crispin, Bear
Antagonist:
Foreshadowing: Bear told him he would learn to play music
Setting: On the way to Stromford
Symbol: Crispin's new hairstyle symbolizes him being a new person
Theme: Never think yourself as a nobody
Literary Terms for Chapter 24
Characters: Crispin and Sir Bear
Conflict:
Internal: Crispin is very curious with what Father Quinel was about to tell him
External: Crispin still fears Bear
Mood: Exciting and happy
Protagonist: Crispin
Antagonist: Bear
Foreshadowing: Crispin guessed that Bear would take care of him
Setting: The Forest
Symbol: Bear understands Crispin meaning that they are getting more acquainted with eachother
Theme: Trust at least one person during your lifetime.
Literary Terms for Chapter 23
Characters: Crispin and Sir Bear
Conflict:
Internal: Crispin is being forced to tell Bear about his life
External: Crispin is still scared of Bear
Mood: Exciting and unexpected
Protagonist: Crispin
Antagonist: Sir Bear
Foreshadowing: Crispin knew that he'd have to tell the truth sooner or later
Setting: The forest
Symbol: a sense of relief Crispin feels comfortable telling the truth
Theme: Never keep all your problems inside
Literary Terms for Chapter 22
Characters: Crispin and Sir Bear
Conflict:
Internal: Crispin starts thinking violent thoughts about Bear
External: Crispin tries really hard to untie the rope
Mood: Gloomy, exciting
Protagonist: Crispin
Antagonist: Bear
Foreshadowing: Crispin knew that Bear would come back
Setting: The tree
Symbol: Bear coming back and giving him food symbolizes that Bear cares about Crispin
Theme: Be patient and good things will happen, little by little
Literary Term for Chapter 21
Characters: Crispin and Sir Bear
Conflict:
Internal: Crispin is trying to understand Sir Bear
External: Crispin is trying to escape but Bear is not letting him
Mood: Gloomy, understanding, exciting
Protagonist: Crispin
Antagonist: Bear
Foreshadowing: Crispin was guessing that Bear was mad
Setting: Walking down the streets
Symbol: Bear's hard childhood meaning that Crispin was not the only child with a broken heart
Theme: Don't underestimate people, you never know how they'll be like
Literary Terms for Chapter 20
Characters: Crispin and Sir Bear (church man)
Conflict:
Internal: Crispin is thinking about his future
External: Crispin is asking Sir Bear many questions, and getting more acquainted
Mood: Happy, excited, curious
Protagonist: Crispin
antagonist: The church man
Foreshadowing: Crispin guessed how many people there would be in the village they were headed to
Setting: The road
Symbol: The man tells him to not call him sir making Crispin feel weird
Theme: Never judge a person by their looks.
Literary Terms for Chapter 19
Characters: Crispin and the church man
Conflict:
Internal: Crispin is hurt from all of the insults
External: Crispin has no other choice but to live as a servant
Mood: Exciting and unexpected
Protagonist: Crispin
Antagonist: The church man
Foreshadowing: Crispin guessed that he would be treated as a servant
Setting: The church
Symbol: Crispin carrying the man's stuff, meaning that he really is a servant
Theme: Always think before you act
Literary ~Terms for Chapter 18
Characters: Crispin and the church man
Conflict:
Internal: Crispin couldn't think of anything when the man was choking him
External: Crispin tries really hard disobey the church man======
Mood: Scared and excited
Protagonist: Crispin
Antagonist: The church man
Foreshadowing: Crispin could tell that something bad was going to happen.
Setting: In the abandoned church
Symbol: Crispin swearing means that he finally gave up
Theme: Always have a plan inside your mind, because anything can happen
Literary Terms for Chapter 17
Characters: Crispin, the church man
Conflict:
Internal: Crispin is worried about getting away from the awful church man
External: Crispin tries to pry the man's stiff fingers away, but he is too strong.
Mood: Excited, Thrilled
Protagonist: Crispin
Antagonist: The church man
Foreshadowing: He thought the man would let him go when he let go of his arm but he was wrong.
Setting: In the church of the abandoned village
Symbol: Questions meaning that the man is somehow involved.
Theme: Always try to do the best thing for yourselfLiterary terms for chapter 16
Characters: Crispin, the church man
Conflict:
Internal: Crispin was very shocked and hungry and lost
External: He went toward a stranger that was holding a weapon
Mood: Excited, scared, worried
Protagonist: Crispin
Antagonist: The church man
Foreshadowing: He thought the man was going to let him have the bred
Setting: In the church of the abandoned town
Symbol: Food meaning Crispin would have to get it somehow
Theme: No matter how desperate you are for something, never trust strangers
Literary Terms for Chapter 15
Characters: Crispin, Skeleton and prayer
Conflict:
Internal: Crispin felt very lost
External: Crispin was trying to find the way out of all the corpse
Mood: Scared, worried, excited.
Protagonist: Crispin
Antagonist: Corpse
Foreshadowing: When Crispin first went into the village, he thought it was full of people that were hopefully going to treat him nicely
Setting: A small hamlet.
Symbol: A person praying meaning that Crispin wasn't alone in the village
Theme: No matter how lonely you feel, you are never alone.
Literary Terms for Chapter 14
Characters: Crispin and the dead skeleton
Conflict
Internal: Crispin was very scared of the skeleton
External: Crispin tries to control himself from all the scary things he is seeing
Mood: Scared, Disgusted, Worried
Protagonist: Crispin
Antagonist: Skeleton....for scaring him
Foreshadowing: When Crispin thought he saw something ahead , he guessed that it was a person
Setting: A misty place
Symbol: Cross symbolizes that Crispin was really scared
Theme: When you're alive, although you think you are in hell, you are not
Literary Terms for Chapter 13
Characters: Crispin, The steward and the Bailiff
Conflict
internal: Crispin wants to get out of misery and wants to know what happened to the steward
External: Crispin is living his life hiding from everyone and he describes this as a misery.
Mood: Sorrow, depressing, Curious
Protagonist: Crispin
Antagonist: THe Bailiff and Steward
Foreshadowing: Crispin tries to guess where the Steward is, waiting for him
Setting: The road
Symbol: Praying for heaven symbolizes that Crispin wants death
Theme: Never give up no matter how tiring your life is.
Literary Terms for Chapter 12 (December 2nd, 2009)
Characters: Crispin, John Aycliffe, Father Quinel, Men
Conflict:
Internal- Tries to figure out how he's gonna survive through the rest of his life.
External: He has no where to go
Mood: Worried, Sorrow
Protagonist: Crispin
Antagonist: John Aycliffe
Foreshadowing: He needs to keep running.
Setting: In the forest, across the river.
Symbol: The cross symbolizes hope.
Theme: You need to think for yourself.
Literary Terms for chapter 11 (December 2nd, 2009)
Characters: Crispin, John Aycliffe, and the men that tried to kill him.
Conflict:
internal: Crispin is thinking about ways to escape the men
External: Crispin is being chased by strong men
Mood: worried, excited.
Protagonist: Crispin
Antagonist: John Aycliffe
Foreshadowing: Crispin guessed that the dead man was Father Quinel
Setting: In the forest
Symbol: Father Quinel dying...symbolizes that Crispin is not safe anymore.
Theme: No matter what happens, don't give up! Keep running!.
Literary term for chapter 10
Characters: Crispin, Cerdic, the four men.
Conflict: Crispin trusts Cerdic but gets into a trap.
- External- The four men were bound to kill him
Mood: Curious, shocked, keen,
Protagonist: Crispin
Antagonist: Cerdic
Foreshadowing: Cerdic led Crispin to the church
Setting: around the church
Symbol: Crosses symbolize freedom
Theme: Don't trust people you don't know
Defining Literary Terms (November 26th, 2009)
1. character - A person or animal in a story
2. conflict- A problem/struggle that arises in a story. <which causes the action>
-internal- A conflict that takes place within the mind of the character.
-external- A conflict between two characters or the mind of nature.
3. foreshadowing- To present a suggestion beforehand
4. mood- A feeling of a person, or thing.
5. protagonist- The main character
6. antagonist- A minor character that opposes the antagonist
7. setting: The place where the conflict takes place, the manor, and the mill
8. symbol: Something that represents something else other than itself
9. theme: The main idea
Journal Responses (November 26th, 2009)
Father Quinel told Asta's son that his real name was Crispin and that his mother could read and write. He also told him that Lord Furnival was very sick and he might die. Asta's son was very confused and disappointed that his mother hid so many things from her own son. Father Quinel promised to tell Asta's son about his father 1 day later.
Journal Response (October 15th, 2009)
I would fight as hard as Ulysses for my mom. My mom and I are really close. I would do anything for my mom. I would face all the scary, and risky creatures that Ulysses faced. WIthout my mom, I would very lonely. I cannot imagine life without my mom. Dangers are just something that you fear, something you will face. There is nothing I can compare to my mom. I love her very much, and I would be willing to die for her. Also, the terrible dangers that Ulysses faced. You would have to be strong and wise to survive. If I had to face the same dangers I probably wouldn't survive. I would go through all that and not survive for my mom.
Journal Response (September 24th, 2009)
Ulysses decides to ignore all of the ghosts' advice, and make his own choice. When he hears the strange sounds and sees the strange rocks, he decides make the ship sail away and turn in a circle, to get rid of the chasing rocks. He also decides to go to Thrinacia, Isle of the sun- titan. When I was very young, I had to make a decision of who to invite to my birthday party. There were only a few number of people I could invite to my party. I didn't want to hurt anybody's feelings by not inviting them. My mom told me that I should only invite the nicest and most understanding people, not the people who are mean. So I finally decided to invite just a few of my friends, also known as my best friends, instead of everyone I ever knew.
Prompt (September 15th, 2009)
If I lived on Cannibal beach, I wouldn't be able to stay out in the sunlight like in usual beaches because the sunlight wouldn't last very long. I would be fascinated on how the colors in the sky could change so quickly. I would also be interested on the pretty colors that were always changing. With a quicker day and night, it would be very hard to look for food because food is easier to find when there is sunlight, and the sunlight doesn't last very long. The change of temperature from the change of day and night might even make us catch a cold, which is bad. Also when it's night, it is dark, which would make it much harder to see. The switching of day and night wouldn't be very convenient for me. Since it was dark when Ulysses climbed the tree, the tree (Which turned out to be a giant monster) was asleep. The giants didn't know that they were giants because it was too dark and they could only see their legs.
Prompt (September 7th, 2009)
After Ulysses saw his palace and fell asleep, the men were curious of what was was inside the back Ulysses was holding. Nobody knew that Poseidon was swimming beside their ship. While Poseidon was swimming, he clinked his golden armlets. Hearing the clinking sound, the men thought the sound was coming from the bag Ulysses was holding. They thought that in the bag were golden coins. They thought it was unfair that Ulysses wasn't sharing the fortune with them. They thought that if all of them shared the danger, they should share the loot. They told each other that Ulysses was never going to give it to them, for he was guarding the whole entire night, so one of them took out a knife and began to cut the bag open.
As soon as one of his men opened the bag, he was lifted off into the air and into the water. The winds were screaming of joy. Then suddenly as the winds became angry, it started ripping the sails into shreds, and snapping their masts like twigs, and hurling the splintered hulls westward over the boiling sea. The winds were dragging the ship back to Aeolus' cave, where Ulysses asked for a second chance.
Describing Ulysses (August 30th, 2009)
Ulysses' Appearance is on the cover of the book. He is very hairy. He looks like an angry man. He has a hairy mustache and beard. He is also wearing an armor. He looks a little old because of his wrinkles. He has bushy eyebrows, and based on the pictures on the cover of the book, he seems like a good fighter. When fighting he holds a shield and a knife. His eyes look very strong, like he's been through a lot of hard things in life, or in his case war.
Ulysses is a very brave guy. He is willing to risk everything for his people. He leads his people through war. This courageous man is also very smart. For example in the book, while all his men fell asleep (They were hypnotized by the smell/ taste of the Lotus Flowers) Ulysses tries his best to stay awake. Just then he figured out that the reason every one of his men were falling asleep was because of the Lotus Flower. None of his men would've figured that out, but he did. Then he stopped eating the flower. He is not afraid of war. So, he is brave, courageous, and smart.
Ulysses is a strong guy. He is strong both physically and mentally. First he is strong physically because he is a great fighter. He leads his men to the right path to always do what's the best for them. Although many dangers crossed him, he made it through it all. He is strong mentally because even though something is hard, he is willing to try his best to accomplish something. For example, when he found out about the Lotus Flower, he tried to stop eating it, but his arm would not listen to him. So, he forced his other arm to open his hand and he finally put the flower down.
Writing strategies and resources
Personal spelling and vocabulary
Shrouds- one of the ropes leading usually in pairs from a ship's mastheads to give support to the masts
Reveling- To tale intense pleasure or satisfaction
Mischievous- able or tending to cause annoyance, trouble, or minor injury
Sullen- dull or somber in sound or color
Outwitted- to get the better of by superior cleverness; to outsmart
Coursed- To follow close upon; pursue
Cannibal- One that eats the flesh of its own kind
Indifferent- marked by no special liking for or dislike of something
Mumbling- to utter words in a low confused indistinct manner
Trooping- to move or gather in crowds
Brutal- very bad or unpleasant
Perils- exposure to the risk of being injured, destroyed, or lost
eg. The perils of the adventure was high.
Inhabitants- : one that occupies a particular place regularly, routinely, or for a period of time
eg. The inhabitants of the small city were very tall.
Moored- To secure a boat with an anchor.
eg. The captain of the ship moored the boat when his daughter was injured.
Marrow- the inner part of a bone
eg. In history class, we saw a video of the early human beings eating bone marrow.
Ogres- a hideous giant of fairy tales and folklore that feeds on human beings
eg. My little sister always acts like an ogre after seeing the movie Shrek.
Provisioned- (NOUN) state of being prepared beforehand
eg. We always want my provisioned dad to come on a trip with us, for he is always prepared for anything.
Sorceries- use of supernatural power over others through the assistance of spirits
eg. Some people think of sorceries as being absurd .
Ethical- involving or expressing moral approval or disapproval
eg. The ethical girl never cheated on a test.
Loom- the indistinct and exaggerated appearance of something seen on the horizon or through fog or darkness
eg. We couldn't really see her, we only saw a loom of her.
Skiff- any of various small boats
eg. The strong weather caused many skiffs to break.
Spur- a projecting root or branch of a tree, shrub, or vine
eg. For our experiment, we had to use spurs of every kind.
Haughtily- blatantly and disdainfully proud
eg. My older sister haughtily congratulated me.
Gorged- to eat greedily or to repletion
eg. The mean king gorged his food into his mouth
Prophesy- to speak as if divinely inspired
eg. She Prophesied for the first time!!!
Glut- to flood (the market) with goods so that supply exceeds demand
eg. The poor people liked gluts, for they could collect food easier.
Venerable- made sacred especially by religious or historical association
eg. The venerable book became very famous.
Intoxicating- to excite or elate to the point of enthusiasm or frenzy
eg. The intoxicating girl always made me feel happy.
Girdling- something that fastens something, or to be tightened.
eg. A long time ago, girdles made everybody girdle!.
Foretold- to tell beforehand
eg. My friends foretold me about the math test
Curdle- to go bad or wrong
eg. Just when the weather got better, the ocean waves started to curdle,.
Feeble- weak
eg. The feeble woman has the flu!
Gurgle- to flow in a broken irregular current
eg. After the fly went into her mouth, she started gurgling.
Fathoms- : imagine, comprehend, understand.
eg. Everybody has fathoms when they enter history class.
Counsel- : advice given especially as a result of consultation
eg. After having a bad day, she always needs counseling.
Spawned- Created
Sheared- To cut to the skin
Rendezvous- a meeting place
vengeful-Full of revenge
Ordained- Appointed
Strait- A narrow place
Beeswax- Thick wax
Rawhide- Untanned, rough leather
Cinder- Ash
Purled- to edge or border with gold or silver embroidery
Spume- bubbles on top of waves
Hawser- A thick rope used to moor a ship.
Submerging- to put under water
eg. I submerged my hand in the warm water.
insatiable- lacking satisfaction
eg. The poor man had insatiable desires.
Contending- To struggle for
eg. The men were contending just for the gold.
Shuddering- To shiver
eg. The men started shuddering when they saw the monster.
Dumbfounded- to put in shame briefly and usually with astonishment.
eg. The captain was dumbfounded when he failed to protect all of his men.
Starboard- the right side of a ship
eg. On the starboard side of the ship, there was graffiti.
Helmsmen- Steersman
eg. The helmsmen lost control of the ship because of the horrible weather and storm.
Summoned- to call upon for specified action
eg. He summoned one of his men to take command of the ship.Intentions- a determination to act in a certain way
eg. This wasn't supposed to happen, this wasn't my intention.
Stern- Rear end of a boat
eg. The ship started breaking everywhere from stern to stern.
Scour- to clear, dig, or remove by or as if by a powerful current of water
eg. The men scoured the island to look for more food.
limpets- an explosive device designed to cling magnetically to a metallic surface (as the hull of a ship)
eg. They used limpets when fighting eachother.makeshift- A temporary or expedient substitute for something else.
eg. We used the rock as a makeshift hammer.
Libation- an act or instance of drinking often ceremoniously
eg. They never thought of having a libation using wine.
Kine- plural of cow
eg. They gorged on kine.
Ravenous- very eager or greedy for food
eg. The ranevous men gorged on the cow meat.Dappled- marked with small spots or patches contrasting with the background
eg. The sign was dappled with silver decorations.
Unfurled- to unfold
eg. She started unfurling the paper.
Forestays- : a stay from the foremast to the foredeck or bow of a ship
eg. On the ship, the forestays were starting to break.Keel- Ship
eg. The keel was moored to the ship.Vortex- Something that resembles a whirlpool.
eg. The vortex slowly started to spin and suck things in.
Lichen- any of numerous complex plantlike organisms made up of an alga and a fungus growing in symbiotic association on a solid surface
eg. For food, they gathered seaweed and lichen.Tumult- a violent outburst
eg. He let out a tumult, expressing his frustration.
Tunic- a simple slip-on garment made with or without sleeves and usually knee-length or longer, belted at the waist, and worn as an under or outer garment by men and women of ancient Greece and Rome
eg. Her tunic was made of soft paper clothe.
Hemmed- to surround in a restrictive manner
eg. He was in a garden hemmed with bushes.
Grotto- an artificial recess or structure made to resemble a natural cave
eg. He was lying in his grotto, the one she made for him.
Interlude- an intervening or interruptive period, space, or event
eg. Comparing to all of his other experiences. this was quite a pleasant interlude.
Defying- to confront with assured power of resistance
eg. When she offered her opinion, he defied.
Exploits- deed, act
eg. Good exploits result in a good future.
Inattention- no attention
eg. She was being inattentive in class today.
Tapestry- embroidery on canvas resembling woven tapestry
eg. Her seater was made by tapestryVeto- Disagree
eg. The 2 consuls could veto the other.
Notion- idea
eg. The notion of the song was to feel sorrow
Embrasure- a recess of a door or window
- The embrasure of the door made everyone dizzy.
Winnowing- to get rid of
eg. She winnowed and killed all of her slaves.
Wielding- to manage
eg. The wielded the horrible situation
Looted- Invaded
eg. They looted the country just for the gold.
enticements- tempt
eg. Her enticement for the gold was incredible.
lyre- : a stringed instrument of the harp class having an approximately U-shaped frame and used by the ancient Greeks especially to accompany song and recitation
eg. The lyre in the museum looked very old
Entranced- Amazed
eg. They were entranced by the colors.
Decrees- punishment
eg. The decrees for his behavior was yet to be decided.
Meddlesome: implies exceeding the bounds of propriety in showing interest or curiosity or in offering advice
eg. After she had given her advice, he looked at her with a meddlesome face.
Scowl: frown
eg. She scowled when she saw her best friend spreading rumors about her.
Buoyant: capable of floating
eg. The bottle was very buoyant
Exerting: to put forth
eg. She was exerting all of her strength to push the car.
writhed: to move or proceed with twists and turns
eg. The princess writhed her way down the steps.
anointing: to smear or rub with oil or an oily substance
eg. While bathing the girls anointed theirselves with oil
dazed: to dazzle with light
eg. The mirror reflected the light and dazed through the dark
grimy: dirty
eg. The grimy man scared all of the children
glade: an open space surrounded by woods
eg. We spotted her through the glade.dashed: To break by striking or knocking
eg. He dashed the cup into tiny pieces.
besieged: to surround with armed forces
eg. The besieged castle scared everyone
partial: a part of
eg. She was partially responsible
laden: to put or place as a load especially for shipment
eg. She ladened the boxes.
oracle: Someone who gives advice
eg. The oracle told me something very unfortunate
ruffian: a brutal person
eg. The ruffian beat him up.
prudence: the ability to govern and discipline oneself by the use of reason
eg. She had the prudence so she got appointed
sneeringly: To smile in a manner that shows scorn
eg. She lughed sneeringly, embarrassing herself
cudgel: a short heavy club
eg. The cudgel is a weapon
undiluted: To make less faint in a color
eg. The water undiluted the ship
Crispin
Midst- The center of
eg. She started screaming, listening to the echos of her voice, in the midst of the forest.
Shroud- Garments used at a burial
eg. While the people cried, we rapped her in a lightly colored shroud.
Taunted- To challenge in an insulting way
eg. After the incident, everyone started taunting her.
Pauper- A very poor person
eg. The king banned the farmers and paupers from entering the castle.
Steward- One who manages Domestic matters or keeps watch of servants.
eg. The steward looked us in the eye as if we did something wrong.
Deign- To give or offer
eg. The noble people deigned bred when the servants asked them for food
Transgression- the violation of a law or command
eg. Because of the servants' transgressions, the king started persecution.
Poaching- To trespass on
eg. Ever since they started poaching at night, the gates started closing.
Forfeit- To surrender
eg. They forfeited after they were violently injured.
Ceased- Stopped
eg. He ceased just when my mom entered the room.
Welt- A lump on the body caused by a blow
eg. After he got beaten up at school, he had many welts on his face.
Minions- One that is highly favored
eg. The minions always got to eat the rich, juicy fruits.
Parchment- Goat skin used for writing.
eg. He wrote most of the laws on parchment.
Kin- One's relatives
eg. He just realized that you were his kin, his cousin.
Transfixed- To pierce through with a pointed weapon
eg. He transfixed with all his strength, but he missed.
Avail- To serve
eg. If the girls wouldn't avail the king, they would be put to death.
Recurrence- occurring again
eg. The recurrence of Jesus caused the people to Panic.
Mortality- Being mortal, dying within normal life.
eg. The mortality of humans makes them beg for eternal life.
Impoverished- poor.
eg. The greedy king made fun of all the impoverished peasants.
Jests- A joke/ Prank.
eg. They were so mean to me, with all these jests and jokes.
Shunned- To avoid
eg. She wouldn't talk or look at me, she keeps shunning me.
Plight- A complicated situation
eg. This plight wasn't easy to handle, we needed extra help.
Serf- A person who woks for the leader.
eg. He couldn't do anything, for he was a serf.
Mercenary- A foreign war
eg. The mercenary killed many men.
Untoward- difficult to manage
eg. The untoward situation was getting out of hand.
Thatch- to cover
eg. The thatch roof sheltered us from rain.
Bailiff- A british sheriff who makes arrests and executions.
eg. The bailiff arrested the thief.
reeve- An agent
eg. The reeve lost the killer.
mean- dull
eg. The mean drawing made everybody not interested.
pinnacle- The highest point.
eg. Finally the constructors were working on the pinnacle of the building.
meander- followed
eg. The river meandered the other river.
impenetrable- impossible to break
eg. The impenetrable building was a good barrier.
fallow- of a light yellow color
rg. The fallow sun ray hit her.
infidels- one who opposes or does not follow christianity.
eg. The christians and infidels would cause a war.
canonical- a decision from church.
eg. Christians have canonical rules.
strident- a harsh sound.
eg. The man with the strident voice disgusted everyone.
clamor- To shout noisily
eg. The clamor made the people glare.
apprehension- The act of being scared.
eg. She was apprehensive to go back into the scary house.
implore- To pray earnestly or to beg.
eg. SHe implored down on her knees, crying.
hue- protest
eg. They raised upon me a hue.
cry- to shout when protesting.
eg. "It is wrong!" The boy cried.
skittish- very active
eg. The skittish boy could just not stay still.
petitions- A reuqest
eg. The petition was read by the king.
moot- A gathering for the decision of justice.
eg. The moot resulted in a good decision.
treason- the betrayal of trust
eg. Since the treason was broken, everyone started being negative.
plight- A bad situation
eg. Everyone pitied the family in a plight.
curfew- A certain time that you're allowed to stay out.
eg. The girl's curfew was at 8 o'clock.
Alb- a type of garment.
eg. She felt very comfortable in her warm and long alb.
Tonsured- To shave the head of
eg. She was tonsured after she committed the crime.
Sanctuary- A sacred religious building.
eg. The sanctuary was hidden behind the trees.
Tallow- Tasteless fat of cattle and sheep.
eg. Although it was disgusting, in order to survive they devoured tallow.
Genuflect- To be obedient
eg. She started to be genuflect after I punished her.
Distraught- To be crazed or agitated with doubt.
eg. The distraught women claimed that she could speak to the dead.
Sullen- dull or somber; quiet
eg. The sullen painting made everybody sad.
Scrutinize- To examine closely
eg. The strict teacher scrutinized all the girl's skirts to see if they were long enough.
Siege- a throne
eg. The world is unfair, only the rich people living in sieges get to eat expensive food.
Garment- clothing
eg. The garment looked very expensive.
Hang- to let loose
eg. She hung her laundry.
Crone- an old woman
eg. Everybody smiled as the crone told us a story
Foreboding- foretelling
eg. The girl was foreboding all of the adults about their day tomorrow.
Skirting- Bordering
eg. She used the knife to help her skirt the shirt.
Hoist- to lift or raise
eg. She hoisted her heavy bags into the car's trunk.
Tumult- A commotion
eg. We were in a tumult when a gunshot went off
Albeit- although to be evil, a foolish idea
eg. Albeit the risks of this mission was huge, it was totally worth it.
Gross- Total amount
eg. The gross of the amount of bred was huge!
Folly- A foolish idea
eg. Whenever she opens her mouth, the whole situation sounds like a folly.
Forage- Food for animals which graze
eg. The mean farmer threw forage all his cow, just because he was angry.
dire - desperately urgent
eg. The dire news was quickly traveling across the world
besieged - to surround with armed forces
eg. The army besieged the castle.
famished- starved
eg. The famished boy lost all his strength
distended- to expand
eg. The distended empire soon attracted religions of all kinds.
blighted - to affect the quality of
eg. The death of his mother blighted his life.
pillage- something taken as a booty
eg. The men gathered many riches and one special pillage.
sustenance- the means of living
eg. The book based on sustenance was a big hit.
dell - a small valley covered with trees
eg. When my dad and I went camping in the nearby dell, we caught grasshoppers.
hamlet- a small village
eg. The peasants lived in a hamlet.
daub -to plaster
eg. Everyone lost their appetite when the man with dirty hands plastered their food.
wattle - to unite or make solid
eg. The weather wattled all the birds.
clotted - to coagulate
eg. The next step in making sewage water clean was clotting.
trepidation - fear
eg. Her trepidation seemed like it was controlling her life.
pestilence - a contagious disease that is devastating
eg. The pestilence was scaring everyone.
garbed - to cover with clothing
eg. The coroners garbed her body when she died.
ruddy - reddish
eg. Her ruddy hair glistened in the sunshine.
raucously - disagreeably harsh
eg. The teacher raucously yelled at her student
unkempt - rough or unpolished
eg. The unkept hotel room disgusted most of the customers.
cur- a cowardly fellow
eg. He was a nobody, just a foolish cur.
doddering - week, feeble
eg. The doddering woman always needed help walking
glutton- one that greedily eat and drinks.
eg. The glutton ordered his servants to get him cake.
sweetmeats - a food rich in sugar.
eg. The sweetmeats were attracting customers all around the world.
loot - goods taken in war
eg. The loots were considered very valuable back then.
tyranny - oppressive power
eg. The tyranny government pressed charges.
prudence - the ability to govern
eg. The prudence of the boy proved them all wrong.
Putrid- rotten
eg. The putrid corpse even made some people throw up
Perchance- perhaps
eg. Perchance the thoughts of living alone scared him to death.
Screed- Informal piece of writing
eg. The screed from the peasant was never read.
Mortal- Normal, having the life of involving death
eg. The mortal beings all started to cause a commotion for the immortal beings.
Pate- head
eg. The king threatened to cut off the pate of the girl.
Christen- to name at baptism
eg. The priest christened the little baby
Revels- to take intense pleasure of satisfaction
eg. The king reveled when the peasant made a fool of himself
Wager- Their lives were wagered because of a stupid bet.
Lamenting- to wail
eg. The girl started lamenting when her mom didn't buy her a doll
Servile- benefitting a slave
eg. The woman made a servile bet with the king!
Punctilious- careful
eg. She was very punctilious when she was gluing her artwork together.
Acolyte- follower
eg. The acolytes obeyed him.
Mummers- an actor
eg. All the mummers were making my sister hyper
Beguiled- To lead by deception
eg. The evil girl beguiled the boy into a dangerous place.
Bravado- the pretense of bravery
eg. The bravado of the boy was impressive but not impressive enough to fool me.
Oath- Bad words..(swearwords)
- I said bad oaths to the girl after i saw her steal the expensive watch.
Jeopardy- in major risks; danger
- Our lives are in jeopardy, because you let them see us!!!!
Uproariously- Very noisy, or very funny
- The uproarious comedian entertained everyone.
Abate- To put an end to
The girl would abate our fight if we had one...
Smolder- To burn sluggishly or without flame
- The smoldering fire frightened the kids.
Slain- to kill violently
eg. The mentally ill man slain the little boy.
Remorse- A distress arising from the sense of guilt
eg. She felt remorse after her mother had died.
Imbed- To surround
eg. The forced imbedded her castle.
Denounce- to announce out loud formally
eg. The girl denounced her friend's marriage!
Heretic- A roman catholic person who disavows the truth
eg. The heretic was punished after he was found trying to escape.
Vex- annoy
eg. The girl was vexed after her brother told on her.
Railed- to scold in harsh language
eg. The huge man railed the boy even saying bad swearwords to him.
Bluster- To act or talk with noisy threats
eg. The man couldn't stop blustering because of his curiosity.
Aloft- above
eg. The couple felt excellent when they skydived, they felt like they were aloft in he world.
League- A class and category
eg. Girl, he is way out of your league!!!!
Morrow- Morning
eg. I'll see you in the morrow
Lope- to leap
eg. The girl loped up and down the horse
Emblazoned- to celebrate
eg. This miracle has to be emblazoned!!!
Monotony- sameness of tone or sound
eg. The monotony of the twins were driving the teacher crazy!
Cunning- knowledge or learning
eg. Sally was impressed at her brother's cunning.
subdue- to bring under control by the exertion of will
apprehend- To anticipate with dread or fear
mollify- to reduce in intensity
beseech- To request earnestly; implore
gusto- enthusiastic and vigorous enjoyment
dexterity- mental skill or quickness
hilarity- Laughter
malevolence- the act of evilness
luster- a glow of reflected light
eg. The luster bouncing off the mirror glowed in the dark
enraptured- to fill with delight
eg. The clowns enraptured and amazed the king
rueful- regretful
eg. The rueful scheme was not worth it
henceforward- from this point on
eg. Henceforward, you only listen to what I say
scudding- to move or run swiftly
eg. The boy scudded away after being confronted by the girl
cloying- Being disgusted by being too sweet
eg. The cloying comedy was very popular
disquiet- to take away the peace
eg. War always disquiets the peace left in the world
apothecary- one who prepares and sells drugs
eg. The apothecary was selling illegal drugs
irate- arising from anger
eg. The girl was irate, with a bad tmper
score- large number
eg. The population of the city was a score!!!
portcullis- A gate that guards a place
eg. The portcullis was very spiky!!!
timorous- lack of confidence
eg. The timorous girl had to have more self esteem!
palpable- noticeable
eg. The palpable girl's scheme of being sneaky was not sneaky at all!!
din- a loud continued noise
-The din was getting really annoying
portentous- amazed
eg. The girl was portentous because of her friends
cacophony- harsh or discordant sound
eg: The cacophony of the drums hurt my ear
Heir: One who inherits property
eg. The heir inherited his father's company
Apprentice: An inexperienced person
eg. The apprentice embarrassed himself in front of the nobles!
Guile: sly
eg. The guile boy somehow manages to get away with all that money!
Pallet: A small hard and temporary bed.
eg. The pallet was uncomfortable...but we had no choice.
Boisterous: Be be noisy and rough
eg. The boisterous girl was sent to the office!
Admonish: To encourage or give friendly advice
eg. The girl admonished her brother whenever their parents said that his future looked bleak.
Bawl: To cry very noisily
eg. The bawling baby was so noisy that I was going nuts!!
Dame: An elderly woman
eg. The dame gave money to the boy
Toil: a struggle or battle
eg. The toil was finally over between them!!
Caterwaul: to protest noisily
eg. The serf caterwauled for the whole night!!!! \
Grammar and usage
Idioms
1. Ace up your sleeve- to have something that will give you an advantage that other people don't know about
2. Achilles heel- a person's weak spot
3. Add fuel to the fire: To do something to make a bad situation even worse
4. Afraid of your own shadow: To be extremely nervous and easily frightened
5. Air your dirty laundry in public: to reveal aspects of your private life that should really remain private, by telling a secret, arguing in public etc.
6. Albatross around your neck: a problem resulting from something you did that stops you from being successful.
7. All ears: to be very interested in hearing about something
8. All that glitters is not gold: Things or objects can look expensive and valuable, but for real they can be worthless.
9. All thumbs: to be clumsy, careless, and awkward.
10. Ants in your pants: To be very excited about something and not keep still.
11. Apple of your eye: Something or, more often, someone that is very special to you
12. As the crow flies: This idiom is used to describe the shortest possible distance between two places
13. Asleep at the switch: If someone is asleep at the switch, they are not doing their job or taking their responsibilities very carefully
14. At the drop of a hat: if you would do something at the drop of a hat, you'd do it immediately.
15. At the end of the rope: you are at the limit of your patience or endurance.
16. Ax to the grind: To have something to complain about
17. Back to square one: back to the beginning
18. Babe in the woods: an inexperienced person
19. Back to the drawing board: you have to go back to the beginning and start something again
20. Backseat driver: an annoying person who is fond of giving advice to the person performing a task or doing something, especially when the advice is either wrong or unwelcome.
21. Baker's dozen: 13 rather than twelve.
22. Ballpark figure: a rough or approximate number (guesstimate) to give a general idea of something, like a rough estimate for a cost, etc.
23. Bark is worst than your bite: someone isn`t as bad as they sound; someone appears to be worse than they are
24. Bark up the wrong tree: completely misunderstand something
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