E Flashcards
(16 cards)
1
Q
eaves
A
the fringe of a forest (from the resemblance of the overhanging forest canopy to the eaves of a house)
2
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eld
A
old age
3
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ell
A
a measure of length, usually equivalent to 45 inches or 114 cm
4
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embattled
A
of a fortress, having battlements
5
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embattled2
A
of an army, fortified against attack (this is the dictionary definition, but in The Lord of the Rings, Tolkien’s usage seems to mean simply “in battle”)
6
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embrasure
A
bevelled door or window frame cut into a wall
7
Q
encompass
A
surround
8
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ere
A
before
9
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errantry
A
journeying in search of adventure
10
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espy
A
catch sight of
11
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essay
A
attempt
12
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esteem
A
consider to be of worth; esteem too lightly underestimate
13
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et
A
a variation of “ate”, common in British rural dialects
14
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etten
A
eaten - see “et”
15
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ewer
A
pitcher for water
16
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eyot
A
a small island
