{
  "centaur:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a creature in Greek mythology that is part human and part horse",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "dactyl:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) The ancient winged demon, Bestesbulzibar, that awakens and commands the armies of evil in Corona.",
    "source": "chatgpt"
  },
  "powrie:noun": {
    "def": "A small, savage, dwarf-like warrior race serving the demon's forces. Powries are known for their brutality and their use of barbed caps and heavy weapons.",
    "source": "chatgpt"
  },
  "powries:noun": {
    "def": "A violent dwarf-like race that serves the demon armies in The Demon Awakens.",
    "source": "chatgpt"
  },
  "barrelboat:noun": {
    "def": "A small boat constructed from or resembling large barrels, often used by coastal or river communities.",
    "source": "chatgpt"
  },
  "sunstone:noun": {
    "def": "A magical gemstone associated with sunlight, healing, or divine power in the novel's setting.",
    "source": "chatgpt"
  },
  "rockman:noun": {
    "def": "A magical gemstone associated with sunlight, healing, or divine power in the novel's setting.",
    "source": "chatgpt"
  },
  "serpentine:noun": {
    "def": "Snake-like in form or movement; twisting and winding. It may also refer to the mineral serpentine depending on context.",
    "source": "chatgpt"
  },
  "elvish:adjective": {
    "def": "Relating to elves; having characteristics of elves.",
    "source": "chatgpt"
  },
  "hinge:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a usually metal piece that attaches a door, gate, or cover to something and allows it to open and close",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "crystalline:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) clear and shining like crystal —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "astronomical:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to astronomy",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "girdle:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that wraps or circles around something else; specifically : a tight piece of clothing worn especially in the past by women under other clothes to make the area around the waist look thinner",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "groove:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a long, narrow cut or low area in a surface",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "lever:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to lift or move (something) with a lever —often used figuratively",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "effortlessly:adverb": {
    "def": "(adjective) showing or needing little or no effort : appearing very easy",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "tenfold:noun": {
    "def": "(adjective) ten times as much or as many",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "slanting:adjective": {
    "def": "(verb) to not be level or straight up and down",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "multitude:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a great number of things or people —often + of",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "uncertain:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not certain: such as",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "exhaustion:singular": {
    "def": "(noun) the state of being extremely tired : the state of being exhausted",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "moist:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) slightly or barely wet : not completely dry",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "lace:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a cord or string used for tying or holding things together; especially : shoelace",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "flustered:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) upset or nervous",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "soothing:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) producing feelings of comfort or relief",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "pirouette:singular": {
    "def": "(noun) a full turn on the front of one foot in ballet",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "navigate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to find the way to get to a place when you are traveling in a ship, airplane, car, etc. —often used figuratively",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "mishap:verb": {
    "def": "(noun) a small mistake or amount of bad luck",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "astonish:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause a feeling of great wonder or surprise in (someone)",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "vigorously:adverb": {
    "def": "(adjective) healthy and strong",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "onlooker:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who watches an activity or event without being involved in it",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "surf:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) large waves that fall on the shore and the white foam and sound that they produce",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "horizontally:adverb": {
    "def": "(adjective) positioned from side to side rather than up and down : parallel to the ground",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "wharf:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a flat structure that is built along the shore of a river, ocean, etc., so that ships can load and unload cargo or passengers",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "drip:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to fall in drops",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "dunk:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a shot that is made by jumping high in the air and pushing the ball down through the basket —called also slam dunk",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "semiconscious:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) partially conscious : only somewhat awake and able to understand what is happening around you",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "mossy:adjective": {
    "def": "(noun) a type of green plant that has very small leaves and no flowers and that grows on rocks, bark, or wet ground",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "aroma:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a noticeable and usually pleasant smell",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "discomfort:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an uncomfortable or painful feeling in the body",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "perpetual:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) continuing forever or for a very long time without stopping",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "proved:adjective": {
    "def": "(verb) to show the existence, truth, or correctness of (something) by using evidence, logic, etc.",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "bony:noun": {
    "def": "(adjective) resembling bone",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "solidity:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the quality or state of being solid",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "treetop:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the highest part of a tree —usually plural",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "brook:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small stream",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "angrily:adverb": {
    "def": "(adjective) filled with anger : having a strong feeling of being upset or annoyed —often + at or with —often + about or over",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "godliness:noun": {
    "def": "(adjective) believing in God and in the importance of living a moral life",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "stoically:adverb": {
    "def": "(adjective) showing no emotion especially when something bad is happening",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "bobbing:noun": {
    "def": "(verb) to move up and down quickly or repeatedly",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "beacon:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a strong light that can be seen from far away and that is used to help guide ships, airplanes, etc.",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "ragged:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having an edge or surface that is not straight or even",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "singsong:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a way of speaking in which the sound of your voice rises and falls in a pattern —often used before another noun",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "solstice:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) one of the two times during the year when the sun is farthest north or south of the equator",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "hardship:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) pain and suffering",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "chilly:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) noticeably cold",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "leafy:noun": {
    "def": "(adjective) having many leaves or trees",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "zip:pasttense": {
    "def": "(verb) to close, open, or connect something with a zipper",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "entangle:gerund": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (something) to get caught in or twisted with something else : tangle—usually used as (be/get) entangled",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "coward:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) someone who is too afraid to do what is right or expected : someone who is not at all brave or courageous",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "tantalizing:adjective": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to feel interest or excitement about something that is very attractive, appealing, etc.",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "sip:noun": {
    "def": "(verb) to drink (a liquid) slowly by taking only small amounts into your mouth —sometimes + at",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "rein:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a strap that is fastened to a device (called a bridle) placed on the head of an animal (such as a horse) and that is used to guide and control the animal—usually plural",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "fluidity:noun": {
    "def": "(adjective) capable of flowing freely like water",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "recognizable:adjective": {
    "def": "(verb) to know and remember (someone or something) because of previous knowledge or experience",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "coo:pasttense": {
    "def": "(verb) to make the soft sound of a dove or pigeon; also : to make a similar sound",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "tray:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a thin, flat, and often rectangular piece of plastic, metal, wood, etc., that has a low rim and that is used for carrying things",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "buttock:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) either of the two soft parts of the body that a person sits on —usually plural",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "unsuspecting:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not knowing about or expecting something bad that is going to happen or that could happen",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "unthreatening:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) Not threatening",
    "source": "free"
  },
  "subtly:adverb": {
    "def": "(adjective) hard to notice or see : not obvious",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "tow:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of pulling a vehicle behind another vehicle with a rope or chain—usually singular",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "inspired:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very good or clever",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "slug:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to hit (someone or something) hard with your fist, a bat, etc.",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "gag:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to put something (such as a piece of cloth) into or over a person's mouth in order to prevent that person from speaking, calling for help, etc.",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "salute:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of moving your right hand to your forehead as a sign of respect to a military officer, flag, etc.",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "rooftop:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the upper surface of a roof —often used before another noun",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "civilize:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to teach (a person or group of people) to behave in a way that you think is more polite and gentle",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "leverage:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) influence or power used to achieve a desired result",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "unsettling:noun": {
    "def": "(adjective) making you upset, nervous, worried, etc.",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "isle:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) island —often used in proper nouns",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "stud:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to decorate or cover (something) with many small items —often used figuratively",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "garment:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of clothing",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "glisten:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to shine with light reflected off a wet surface",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "curt:noun": {
    "def": "(adjective) said or done in a quick and impolite way",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "skittish:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) easily frightened or excited",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "twitch:gerund": {
    "def": "(verb) to make a slight, sudden movement that is not controlled or deliberate",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "uneven:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not even: such as",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "elude:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to avoid or escape (someone or something) by being quick, skillful, or clever",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "clockwise:adjective": {
    "def": "(adverb) in the direction that the hands of a clock move when you look at it from the front",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "diva:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the main female singer in an opera company",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "slyly:adverb": {
    "def": "(adjective) clever in a dishonest way",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "contemptuously:adverb": {
    "def": "(adjective) feeling or showing deep hatred or disapproval : feeling or showing contempt —often + of",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "heartily:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in an enthusiastic and energetic way : in a hearty way",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "meself:noun": {
    "def": "(pronoun) (reflexive pronoun) Me, as direct or indirect object the speaker as the object of a verb or preposition, when the speaker is also the subject.",
    "source": "free"
  },
  "bawdy:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) dealing with sex in a way that is meant to be funny",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "jiggle:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move or cause (something) to move with quick, short movements up and down or side to side",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "riotously:adverb": {
    "def": "(adjective) behaving in a violent and uncontrolled way",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "nobility:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the quality or state of being noble in character or quality",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "sensual:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to, devoted to, or producing physical or sexual pleasure",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "avenue:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a wide street —often used in names",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "lash:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a hit with a whip",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "crestfallen:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very sad and disappointed",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "fathom:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a unit of length equal to six feet (about 1.8 meters) used especially for measuring the depth of water",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "regal:noun": {
    "def": "(adjective) of, relating to, or suitable for a king or queen",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "unintelligible:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) impossible to understand : not intelligible —often + to",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "belowdecks:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a flat surface that forms the main outside floor of a boat or ship",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "misplace:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to put (something) in the wrong place",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "vainly:adverb": {
    "def": "(adjective) too proud of your own appearance, abilities, achievements, etc. : conceited",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "oar:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a long pole that is flat and wide at one end and that is used for rowing and steering a boat",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "unfamiliar:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not frequently seen, heard, or experienced —often + to",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "companionship:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the good feeling that comes from being with someone else",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "upstart:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who has recently begun an activity, become successful, etc., and who does not show proper respect for older and more experienced people",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "overhand:noun": {
    "def": "(adjective) made with the hand brought forward and down from above the shoulder",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "tiring:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing you to feel tired",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "plop:pasttense": {
    "def": "(verb) to fall, drop, or move with a sound like something dropping into liquid",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "etch:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to produce a pattern, design, etc., by using a powerful liquid (called an acid) to cut the surface of metal or glass —often used figuratively",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "virgin:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who has not had sexual intercourse",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "wench:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a young woman; especially : a young woman who is a servant",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "blond:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of a yellow or very light brown color; also : having blond hair",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "gentlemen:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a man who treats other people in a proper and polite way",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "nightgown:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a loose dress that is worn in bed especially by women and girls",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "glassy:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) smooth and shiny : resembling glass",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "emptiness:noun": {
    "def": "(adjective) containing nothing",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "intimacy:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an intimate quality or state: such as",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "starboard:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the side of a ship or aircraft that is on the right when you are looking toward the front",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "damnation:singular": {
    "def": "(noun) the state of being in hell as punishment after death",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "pedal:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a flat piece of metal, rubber, etc., that you push with your foot to make a machine move, work, or stop",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "tarry:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be slow in going : to stay somewhere : linger",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "tread:gerund": {
    "def": "(verb) to walk —often used figuratively",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "greasy:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) covered with grease or oil : dirty from grease or oil",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "crazed:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) wild and uncontrolled",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "uneasy:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) worried or unhappy about something",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "cough:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to force air through your throat with a short, loud noise often because you are sick",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "lagoon:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an area of sea water that is separated from the ocean by a reef or sandbar",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "withstand:noun": {
    "def": "(verb) to not be harmed or affected by (something)",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "purplish:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) somewhat purple",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "splatter:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move, fall, or hit something in large drops",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "remnant:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the part of something that is left when the other parts are gone—usually plural—often + of",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "unyielding:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not changing or stopping",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "overwhelmed:adjective": {
    "def": "(verb) to affect (someone) very strongly",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "grumbling:adjective": {
    "def": "(verb) to complain quietly about something : to talk in an unhappy way",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "emerald:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a bright green stone that is used in jewelry",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "remorse:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a feeling of being sorry for doing something bad or wrong in the past : a feeling of guilt —often + for",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "recoil:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to quickly move away from something that is shocking, frightening, or disgusting : to react to something with shock or fear —often used figuratively",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "chapel:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small church",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "ebb:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the time when the tide flows out from the land",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "inanimate:singular": {
    "def": "(adjective) not living : not capable of life",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "cone:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a shape that has a pointed top and sides that form a circle at the bottom",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "sliver:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small, thin piece that has been cut, torn, or broken from something larger—often + of —often used figuratively",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "dasada:noun": {
    "def": "dasada",
    "source": "fallback"
  },
  "unending:verb": {
    "def": "(adjective) lasting forever",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "fearsome:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing fear : very frightening",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "coastline:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the land along the edge of a coast",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "underworld:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the world of crime and criminals",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "unprepared:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to use your hands to stop and hold (an object that is moving through the air)",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "fomorian:noun": {
    "def": "(noun)The Fomorians are a race of supernatural beings in Irish mythology, often depicted as hostile, monstrous, or chaotic sea-dwelling creatures or giants who oppose the early gods.",
    "source": "chatgpt"
  },
  "fomorian": {
    "def": "(noun)The Fomorians are a race of supernatural beings in Irish mythology, often depicted as hostile, monstrous, or chaotic sea-dwelling creatures or giants who oppose the early gods.",
    "source": "chatgpt"
  },
  "fomorian:singular": {
    "def": "(noun)The Fomorians are a race of supernatural beings in Irish mythology, often depicted as hostile, monstrous, or chaotic sea-dwelling creatures or giants who oppose the early gods.",
    "source": "chatgpt"
  },
  "aboard:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) difficult to bend or move",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "encampment:noun": {
    "def": "(verb) to set up and use a camp —usually used as (be) encamped —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "prod:gerund": {
    "def": "(verb) to push someone or something with your finger or a pointed object : poke —often + at",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "spit:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to force saliva from your mouth",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "abruptly:adverb": {
    "def": "(adjective) very sudden and not expected",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "ledge:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a narrow, flat surface that sticks out from a wall",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "fiend:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an evil spirit : a demon or devil",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "skid:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to slide along a road or other surface in an uncontrolled way",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "evergreen:noun": {
    "def": "(adjective) having leaves that remain green all year long",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "rocky:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) full of rocks : having many rocks",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "monastery:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a place where monks live and work together",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "chant:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to say (a word or phrase) many times in a rhythmic way usually loudly and with other people",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "bloody:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) bleeding or covered with blood",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "blur:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that you cannot see clearly—usually singular",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "pitiful:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) deserving or causing feelings of pity or sympathy",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "swipe:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to reach toward and try to hit (something) with a swinging motion —usually + at",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "smack:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to slap or hit (someone or something) hard",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "damned:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to show that you are angry, annoyed, surprised, etc.",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "dais:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a raised platform in a large room or hall that people stand on when performing or speaking to an audience",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "curl:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to twist or form (something) into a round or curved shape",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "retort:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to reply to something in a quick and often angry way",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "tangle:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a twisted knot of hair, thread, etc. : snarl",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "corpse:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a dead body",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "brace:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to get ready for something difficult or unpleasant (chiefly US)—usually + for —usually + for",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "cudgel:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a short heavy club",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "skinny:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very thin or too thin",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "finest:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the police officers of a specified city or area",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "mortal:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a human being —often used humorously",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "gemstone:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a stone that can be used in jewelry when it is cut and polished",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "cairn:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a pile of stones that marks a place (such as the place where someone is buried or a battle took place) or that shows the direction of a trail",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "shin:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the front part of the leg below the knee",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "wretched:pasttense": {
    "def": "(adjective) very unhappy, ill, etc.",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "trunk:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the thick main stem of a tree",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "sidelong:noun": {
    "def": "(adjective) made to the left or right or out of the corner of your eye",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "forcefully:adverb": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a strong and confident quality",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "breeze:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a gentle wind",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "fireball:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a huge mass of fire",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "hillock:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small hill",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "wounded:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) injured by a weapon",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "splash:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move, fall, or hit something in a noisy or messy way",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "handsome:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) pleasing to look at : attractive; especially, of a person : having a pleasing appearance that causes romantic or sexual feelings in someone",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "voyage:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a long journey to a distant or unknown place especially over water or through outer space —often used figuratively",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "beard:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the hair that grows on a man's cheeks and chin",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "swish:gerund": {
    "def": "(verb) to move with or cause (something) to move with a soft sweeping or brushing sound",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "silverel:verb": {
    "def": "silverel",
    "source": "fallback"
  },
  "molten:noun": {
    "def": "(adjective) melted by heat",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "caribou:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a large type of deer that lives in northern parts of the world",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "scoff:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to laugh at and talk about someone or something in a way that shows disapproval and a lack of respect",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "jumble:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of things that are not arranged in a neat or orderly way",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "sentry:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a soldier who guards a door, gate, etc.",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "turned:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) expressed in a proper or skillful way",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "farther:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) more distant : further",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "enchanted:adjective": {
    "def": "(verb) to attract and hold the attention of (someone) by being interesting, pretty, etc. —often used as (be) enchanted",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "gulf:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a large area of ocean that is partly surrounded by land—often used in proper names —often used before another noun",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "townsfolk:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the people who live in a town : townspeople",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "corporeal:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or consisting of a physical body or form",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "cord:verb": {
    "def": "(noun) a long, thin material that is usually thicker than a string but thinner than a rope",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "hue:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a color or a shade of a color",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "diminutive:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very small",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "fumble:gerund": {
    "def": "(verb) to search for something by reaching or touching with your fingers in an awkward or clumsy way —often used figuratively",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "waist:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the middle part of your body between the hips and chest or upper back that is usually narrower than the areas above and below it",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "stunned:adjective": {
    "def": "(verb) to surprise or upset (someone) very much",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "grumble:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to complain quietly about something : to talk in an unhappy way",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "moss:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a type of green plant that has very small leaves and no flowers and that grows on rocks, bark, or wet ground",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "pas:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person's father",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "mug:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a large drinking cup with a handle",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "jolt:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (something or someone) to move in a quick and sudden way",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "flail:gerund": {
    "def": "(verb) to move or swing your arms or legs in a wild and uncontrolled way",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "dazed:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not able to think or act normally because you have been surprised, injured, etc.",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "incredulously:adverb": {
    "def": "(adjective) not able or willing to believe something : feeling or showing a lack of belief",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "exhaust:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to use all of someone's mental or physical energy : to tire out or wear out (someone) completely",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "melodic:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to melody",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "turquoise:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a bluish-green stone used in jewelry",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "jewel:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a valuable stone (such as a ruby or diamond) that has been cut and polished",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "trough:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a long, shallow container from which animals (such as cows, pigs, horses, etc.) eat or drink",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "horde:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a large group of people",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "darkfern:noun": {
    "def": "darkfern",
    "source": "fallback"
  },
  "bowstring:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the strong, tight string that is used on a bow for shooting arrows",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "yerself:noun": {
    "def": "yerself",
    "source": "fallback"
  },
  "fiery:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or producing fire",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "minion:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) someone who is not powerful or important and who obeys the orders of a powerful leader or boss",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "foul:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very unpleasant to taste or smell",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "mock:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an exam that does not count and that is done to practice for a real exam : a mock exam—usually plural",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "demeanor:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person's appearance and behavior : the way someone seems to be to other people—usually singular",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "hearth:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the floor in front of or inside a fireplace",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "accord:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give (something, such as special treatment or status) to someone or something",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "courtyard:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an open space that is surrounded completely or partly by a building or group of buildings",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "bough:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a main branch of a tree",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "comfortably:adverb": {
    "def": "(adjective) not causing any physically unpleasant feelings : producing physical comfort",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "vibration:plural": {
    "def": "(noun) a continuous slight shaking movement : a series of small, fast movements back and forth or from side to side",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "retract:pasttense": {
    "def": "(verb) to pull (something) back into something larger that usually covers it",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "grunt:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a short, low sound from the throat",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "streak:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a long, thin mark that is a different color from its background",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "crewmen:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a member of a crew: such as",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "flank:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the area on the side of an animal (such as a horse) between the ribs and the hip",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "intrigue:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone) want to know more about something : to cause (someone) to become interested —often used as (be) intrigued",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "shark:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a large and often dangerous sea fish with very sharp teeth",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "paw:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the foot of an animal that has claws",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "crackle:noun": {
    "def": "(verb) to make a series of short, sharp noises —often used figuratively",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "hoof:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the hard covering on the foot of an animal (such as a horse or pig)",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "cock:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to pull back the hammer of (a gun) to get ready to shoot",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "vantage:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a position from which something is viewed or considered",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "swarm:gerund": {
    "def": "(verb) to move in a large group",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "piety:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) devotion to God : the quality or state of being pious",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "beret:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a round hat with a tight band around the head and a top that is flat, soft, and loose",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "swirl:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a twisting or swirling movement, form, or object",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "trance:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a state that is like being asleep except that you can move and respond to questions and commands like a person who is awake",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "instinctively:adverb": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to or based on instinct : based on feelings or desires that do not come from thinking or learning",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "comrade:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a close friend you have worked with, been in the military with, etc.",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "chrysoberyl:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) A vitreous mineral, often pale green, a mixed oxide of aluminium and beryllium with the chemical formula BeAl2O4, used as a gemstone.",
    "source": "free"
  },
  "battered:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) damaged by being used too much or in a careless way",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "sarcastically:adverb": {
    "def": "(adjective) using or showing sarcasm",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "maneuver:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a clever or skillful action or movement",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "frantically:adverb": {
    "def": "(adjective) feeling or showing a lot of fear and worry",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "bang:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause or allow (something, such as part of your body) to hit something in a way that makes a loud noise",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "swell:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to become larger than normal —often + up",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "singular:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) showing or indicating no more than one thing —abbr. sing.",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "folly:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the lack of good sense or judgment : foolishness",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "hatch:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an opening in the deck of a ship or in the floor, wall, or roof of a building",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "forfeit:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to lose or give up (something) as a punishment or because of a rule or law",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "amethyst:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a clear purple or bluish-purple stone that is used as a gem",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "quartz:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a mineral that is often found in the form of a hard crystal and that is used especially to make clocks and watches",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "broach:noun": {
    "def": "(verb) to introduce (a subject, issue, etc.) for discussion",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "unnoticed:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not seen or noticed",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "hardy:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) able to live through difficult conditions (such as a cold winter or a drought)",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "taunt:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to say insulting things to (someone) in order to make that person angry",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "startle:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to surprise or frighten (someone) suddenly and usually not seriously —often used as (be) startled",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "blush:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the red color that spreads over your face when you are ashamed, embarrassed, confused, etc.",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "amaze:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to surprise and sometimes confuse (someone) very much : to fill (someone) with wonder",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "expanse:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a large and usually flat open space or area —usually + of",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "amazement:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a feeling of being very surprised or amazed",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "nestle:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to lie comfortably close to or against someone or something",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "fume:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to show or feel anger",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "known:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) generally accepted as something specified",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "shaft:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the long, narrow part of a weapon, tool, instrument, etc.",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "skitter:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move quickly and lightly along a surface",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "squirm:gerund": {
    "def": "(verb) to make a lot of twisting movements because you are nervous, uncomfortable, bored, etc. —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "shadowy:noun": {
    "def": "(adjective) full of shade or shadows",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "cot:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a narrow, light bed often made of cloth stretched over a folding frame —called also (British) camp bed",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "recite:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to read (something) out loud or say (something) from memory usually for an audience",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "heed:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to pay attention to (advice, a warning, etc.)",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "drew:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a comparison of two things based on their being alike in some way",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "lone:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) someone who likes to act, live, or work alone : loner",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "tingle:gerund": {
    "def": "(verb) to have a feeling like the feeling of many small sharp points pressing into your skin",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "tense:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) nervous and not able to relax",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "jab:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a quick or sudden hit with something sharp or hard —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "barkeep:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) A bartender",
    "source": "free"
  },
  "whore:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a woman who has sex with people in exchange for money : prostitute",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "trained:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) housebroken",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "moan:gerund": {
    "def": "(verb) to make a long, low sound because of pain, unhappiness, or physical pleasure",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "headlong:noun": {
    "def": "(adverb) with the head leading : headfirst",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "spar:gerund": {
    "def": "(verb) to box with someone as a form of training or practice",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "buckle:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to fasten (something, such as a belt) with a buckle",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "horizontal:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) positioned from side to side rather than up and down : parallel to the ground",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "futilely:adverb": {
    "def": "(adjective) having no result or effect : pointless or useless",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "crossbow:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a weapon that shoots arrows and that consists of a short bow attached to a longer piece of wood",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "bulky:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) large and difficult to carry or store",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "flick:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a short, quick movement",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "burly:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) strong and heavy : husky",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "intrusion:noun": {
    "def": "(verb) to come or go into a place where you are not wanted or welcome",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "huff:gerund": {
    "def": "(verb) to say (something) in a way that shows you are annoyed or angry",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "squat:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) short and thick",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "weariness:noun": {
    "def": "(adjective) lacking strength, energy, or freshness because of a need for rest or sleep : tired",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "perimeter:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the outside edge of an area or surface—often + of",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "scold:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to speak in an angry or critical way to (someone who has done something wrong)",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "pant:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of clothing that covers your body from the waist to the ankle and has a separate part for each leg —sometimes used in the singular form pant especially before another noun and in clothing catalogs",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "glee:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a strong feeling of happiness : great pleasure or satisfaction",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "spruce:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a type of tree that has long, thin needles instead of leaves and that stays green throughout the year",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "humanoid:singular": {
    "def": "(adjective) looking or acting like a human",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "forehead:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the part of the face above the eyes",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "stew:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a dish of vegetables and usually meat cooked in hot liquid for a long time",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "riverbank:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the ground at the edge of a river",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "shuffle:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to slide your feet along the ground or back and forth without lifting them completely",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "translucent:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not completely clear or transparent but clear enough to allow light to pass through",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "specter:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a ghost or spirit of a dead person",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "thrill:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a feeling of great excitement or happiness",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "carnage:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the killing of many people",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "footstep:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a movement made by your foot as you walk or run : step",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "dying:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening as someone dies : relating to someone's death",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "flutter:gerund": {
    "def": "(verb) to move or flap the wings quickly without flying",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "belch:noun": {
    "def": "(verb) to let out air from the stomach through the mouth very loudly",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "char:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to burn or cook (something) until it is black",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "whine:gerund": {
    "def": "(verb) to complain in an annoying way",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "encircle:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to form a circle around (someone or something) : to surround (someone or something)",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "scamper:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to run or move quickly and often playfully",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "frustrate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to feel angry, discouraged, or upset because of not being able to do something",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "sputter:gerund": {
    "def": "(verb) to make loud sounds like explosions",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "sweat:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the clear liquid that forms on your skin when you are hot or nervous : perspiration",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "adopted:adjective": {
    "def": "(verb) to take a child of other parents legally as your own child",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "lewd:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) sexual in an offensive or rude way",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "alley:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a narrow street or passage between buildings",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "sitting:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a period of time during which someone sits and does a particular activity",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "predictably:adverb": {
    "def": "(adjective) capable of being known before happening or being done",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "stoic:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) showing no emotion especially when something bad is happening",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "kin:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person's relatives",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "torn:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very badly harmed or damaged by war : torn apart by war",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "archer:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who shoots with a bow and arrow",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "telltale:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) tattletale",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "puff:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an act of breathing something (such as smoke or medicine) into your lungs",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "usher:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to lead (someone) to a place",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "muse:gerund": {
    "def": "(verb) to think about something carefully or thoroughly—usually + about, on, over, or upon",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "trample:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause damage or pain by walking or stepping heavily on something or someone",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "mightily:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) to a great degree : very much",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "breastplate:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of metal that covers a person's chest and that was part of the protective clothing (called armor) that soldiers wore in the past",
    "source": "mw"
  }
}