After Twenty Years: Glossary

Glossary

avenue        –        a wide street

habitual      –        regular

nigh   –        almost

twirling       –        twisting and spinning around

intricate      –        complicated

stalwart      –        physically strong

swagger      –        walk in a confident way

vicinity       –        the surrounding area (neighbourhood)

reassuringly –       making someone feel less doubtful

proposition –       theory or system

plodder       –        one who toils slowly but steadily

wits   –        intelligent people

groove        –        a dull routine that does not change

razor-edge   –        a critical situation

dismally      –        without happiness and cheer

absurdity    –        quality of being silly and foolish

egotism       –        a feeling of self-im portance

outline        –        describe

wires –        sends a telegraphic message