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  • a railing along a balcony or staircase
    balustrade (n)
  • flat shelf at the side of a fireplace
    hob (n)
  • deep regret for doing something wrong
    remorse (n)
  • unable to express or speak clearly or intelligibly
    incoherent (adj.)
  • similar in manner or behavior
    kindred (adj.)
  • a loud ringing of bells
    peal (n)
  • source of aggravation or annoyance
    nuisance (n)
  • indirectly stated
    tacitly (adv)
  • a scarf-life garment that goes around the neck
    cravat (n)
  • humble respect
    deference (n)
  • home; house; residence
    abode (n)
  • unholy; not sacred; slightly wicked
    unhallowed (adj.)
  • special honor; public display of respect
    homage (n)
  • unwilling or unable to believe something
    incredulous (adj.)
  • kindness; quality of being well-meaning
    benevolence (n)
  • manner of walking; pace
    gait (n)
  • likely to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing
    susceptible (adj.)
  • oatmeal; cream of wheat; porridge
    gruel (n)
  • sad; pensive; almost depressing
    melancholy (adj.)
  • a book of financial accounts
    ledger (n)
  • improper or poor behavior
    impropriety (n)
  • determined; unwavering
    resolute (adj.)
  • charm; pass time pleasantly
    beguile (v)
  • small room on the top floor
    garret (n)
  • allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be seen easily
    transparent (adj.)
  • gloomy; drab; dismal
    dingy (adj.)
  • continually; nonstop; ceaseless
    incessant (adj.)
  • restore; restock (as in supply)
    replenish (v)
  • rest; sleep
    repose (n)
  • compelled or forced by circumstances
    fain (v)
  • shaking
    tremulous (adj.)
  • the recessed portion of a fireplace
    grate (n)
  • an occurrence of fainting or near fainting
    swoon (n)
  • modesty; humbleness
    humility (n)
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