Vocabulary Flashcards

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(n) supplies provided for use

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Provisions

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(n) walkways or platforms projecting into water for (un)loading ships

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Quays

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(adj) surrounded by armed forces in order to capture or force surrender

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Besieged

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(n) a large densely packed crowd

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Throng

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(v) to meet with the opposing side to discuss terms; (n) a negotiation

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Parley

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(n) a strong, heavy grating that can be lowered to block a passage

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Portcullis

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(adj) uninviting; dark and depressing; always expecting bad outcomes

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Grim

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(n) adult male deer, especially a red deer over 5 years old

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Hart

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(n) the meat of a sheep

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Mutton

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(n) one who takes part in a conspiracy, secret, or scheme

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Conspirator