bovine
resembling a cow
sardonic
disrespectful; scornful
meddle
interfere in something that is not one's business
vittles
food and drink
cuss
curse
skinflint
someone who is miserly
mite
a little bit
riled
worked up
obstinacy
stubbornness
aversion
strong dislike of someone or something
piqued
annoyed
enervated
made tired, listless, or languid
languorous
slow; tired; relaxed; content
guffaw
a loud laugh
jocular
joking
capers
lively dancing or jumping around
unheeding
not paying attention or responding
ague
fever
gaunt
thin in a desolate way
buxom
healthy and full-breasted, esp. as of a woman