Stardust Glossary

by Neil Gaiman

Stardust Glossary

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to clamber

to move in an awkward way

proximity

nearness of presence, meaning in space; neighborhood

wistful

longing or missing

to transpire

to happen

rambler

a traveller, usually the one who is traveling or wandering without a definite purpose

hefty

strong, muscular

to spectate

to watch a performance

restive

self-willed

disdainful

scornful, contemptuous

smuggling

contraband

cudgel

a huge wooden club

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