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THE ROBBER BRIDEGROOM by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm |
betroth | |
v. give to in marriage |
shudder | |
n. a sudden and brief shaking movement of the body, esp. because of an unpleasant emotion |
inward | |
ad. toward the center or interior |
strew | |
v. spread by scattering v. cover; be dispersed over |
lentil | |
n. a very small dried bean that is cooked and eaten |
sprinkle | |
v. distribute loosely |
grim | |
a. worrying, without hope |
cauldron | |
n. a very large pot that is used for boiling |
cask | |
n. a cylindrical container that holds liquids |
heed | |
n. attention or notice |
lamentation | |
n. a cry of sorrow and grief |
dainty | |
a. small and attractive in a delicate way |
crouch | |
v. sit on one's heels |
draught | |
n. a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) |
lest | |
conj. with intention of preventing |
recital | |
n. a detailed description of something or a list of things |
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