Glossary

Glossary

1. self-centred (adj) – concerned with the self

2. disdain (n) – feeling of contempt or scorn

3. muck-heap (n) – heap

4. grub (n) – food

5. magistrate (n) – a judicial officer with limited authority to administer and enforce the law.

6. disgrace (n) – the state of being dishonored, or covered with same ignorant (adj) – unaware

7. consoled (v) – comforted (someone) in the time of grief, disappointment

8. suspected (v) – believed to be a cause or at fault

9. flutter (v) – to flap or wave quickly but irregularly

10. confined (v) – restricted, kept in a limited space or area

11. panic (adj) – frightened

12. cruel (adj) – merciless or heartless

13. gravely (adv) – in a grave or serious manner