Presbyterian
a Christian Church governed by elders according to the principles of Presbyterianism.
embowered
surround a place with trees
solemnly
to be done in a serious manner
effusion
speaking in a heartfelt way
suggestive
to carry undertones of improperness
'one drop'
mentality that suggests one drop of black blood makes a person black.
caste
a class of people
sap
a weak person
quadroon
person who is one-quarter black
even-tempered
a serene and calm person
ceased
to stop
perceptible
noticeable
prejudice
a preconception of someone
assimilate
to take in information
overwrought
tense
