Glossary

Glossary

curious - interesting

controversial - arguable, disputable

virtues - admirable qualities

despised - hated

stimulation - excitement

optimistic - positive, hopeful

cauldron - a big pot used for boiling

rationing - restricting the consumption of a scarce commodity during war

dangling - hanging freely, suspended

spout - the pipe-like opening in a teapot through which tea is poured out

liable - responsible

mysterious - incomprehensible

etiquette - socially acceptable behavior