Dead Souls

Dead Souls Glossary

confound

cause surprise by behaving unexpectedly

impotent

powerless

aptly

done competently

mournful

feeling a deep sense of loss; grief-stricken

exalted

high-ranking

ingratitude

not recognizing someone else's efforts

exquisite

very beautiful

vital

very important

custom

tradition

embrasure

opening in a parapet of a fortress

dregs

remainders

cobbler

someone who repairs shoes for a living

cravat

necktie

jostle

knock into

trifle

minor issue

intoxicated

drunk

barley

a cereal grain

loftier

more high-minded

frigid

cold

resents

hates

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