| A | B |
|---|
| notorious | widley known for bad reasons |
| medieval | relating to the Middle Ages |
| turret | a small tower at the corner of a castle |
| moat | a ditch filled with water around a castle |
| battlement | a wall at the top of a tower with openings for shooting |
| Thames | a river in London, England |
| drawbridge | a bridge at the entrance of a castle that can be raised and lowered |
| portcullis | a grating of stong iron bars that can be raised or lowered |
| starboard | right-hand side of a ship |
| fledgling | a young bird |
| starling | a kind of bird with a black body, yellow bill, short tail |
| highwayman | holds up and robs people on the road |
| impudent | bold and rude |
| fiend | a terribly wicked or cruel person |
| fury | great force or violence, anger |
| reek | a strong bad offensive odor |
| scowl | a frowning or mean look |
| rebel | going against or opposing authority |
| tarry | to delay, wait or be late |
| scaffold | platform for the hanging of criminals |
| dung | manure; solid waste matter of animals |
| despondent | in low spirits; discouraged or depressed |
| taunt | to tease, insult, or make fun of |
| oblivious | not aware of something |
| writhe | to twist of distort the body |
| frock | a dress |
| formidable | causing dread or fear because of strength or size |
| aye | yes |
| maneuver | any skillful move or action |
| gingerly | act cautiously and carefully |
| apprentice | a person who works for another to learn a trade |
| treason | to betray a country or person |
| sheath | a cover or case for a sword or blade |
| malicious | spiteful; showing or having malice |
| battalion | a large group of people doing the same thing |
| vermin | insects/animals harmful or troublesome to man |
| wench | a young girl or woman |
