Galoshes
a type of waterproof shoes
Torrid
(used to describe the weather) extremely hot and dry
Indolent
(of a person) avoiding pain and discomfort at all costs
Feddan
a measurement unit used in relation to land
To spew
to expel something forcefully and unexpectedly
Goyal
a deep ravine or a ditch
Bushels
a measure of volume
Pallet
blankets of pieces of fabric put on the floor and used as a mattress
To truckle
to behave in an expected way
Painted woman
(in this context) a prostitute