Cerberus
known in Greek mythology as the multi-headed (often depicted either with two or three heads) canine whose role was to guard the gates of Hades, the underworld; captured by Heracles
incapable
not capable; incompetent; weak; powerless
aguey
feverish; a fever varying with the chills and/or sweating
trundle
1) a small wheel; 2) moving slowly; 3) causing to move or roll
hothouse
a greenhouse designed to have a steady, mild, or balmy temperature
ghastly
horrible, frightening, gruesome, shocking
adulterer
someone maritally unfaithful to his/her spouse by commiting sexual intercourse with someone else
Hiroshima
a city in southern Japan; best known for the attack on the city using a nuclear bomb during World War II on August 6, 1945, by the United States military, killing over 100,000 people.
lecher
a man who is driven by or indulges in excessive sexual behavior
acetylene
a colorless gas often used for fuel and in welding; extremely flammable
cherubim
one of two classes of angels mentioned in the Bible; described as attending or waiting on God; often written simply as "cherub"
petticoat
an older term used to describe a woman's undergarment, a slip under a dress or skirt; also known as "underskirt" or "half slip"
tinder
kindling, small pieces of wood
Isadora's scarves
refers to Isadora Duncan, the famous American dancer, who died tragically in 1927 when her long silk scarf got tangled with her car's rear axle, snapping her neck.
camellia
A common variety of evergreen shrub native to Asia, grown around the world. Some varieties can be used in cooking or made into tea. Camellia flowers are large and pink, and fall in great quantities to the ground in spring.
