The Thing in the Forest

The Thing in the Forest Glossary

gullet

term for the esophagus

arouse

awaken some sense; stimulate

glamour / glamor

archaic term for enchantment or magic

ashen

pale; resembling the color of ash

lumber

(verb) move slowly; or sluggishly

clasp

grab tightly

encounter

meet unexpectedly

contrary

opposite in nature

uncharacteristic

unusual behavior; out of character

inky

dark as ink

the Blitz

German air raid bombings of British cities and towns in 1940 and 1941

primrose

common European plant with pale yellow flowers

mansion

a large and impressive house

detritus

debris or waste

gleaming

reflecting light

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