To beckon
to make a gesture which has the purpose of encouraging someone to come closer
Shabby
unstable or extremely neglected and damaged
To huddle up
to gather together and to form a close-knit group
Ponderously
graceless caused by excessive weight
Perched
situated on a high and narrow element
Prolonged
lasting an extremely long time
To rampart
to surround a building or an area with a protective structure
Palings
a fence made using pointed wood
To bade
to utter a farewell
Smitten
extremely attracted to something or someone
