| A | B |
|---|
| hollow | sunken, empty, not filled out |
| ferried | to cross over a body of water |
| crested | usually refers to a tuft or comb on the head of a bird or animal; the plume worn on a helmet |
| inquisitor | an official investigator |
| repined | to feel or express discontent |
| verdant | green with growing vegetation |
| scanty | barely sufficient |
| Harpy | One of a group of filthy, evil creatures, part woman, part bird, that snatched away the souls of the dead, or seized or defiled the food of their victims |
| citadel | a fort, a stronghold |
| prime | - the period in life of greatest health and strength |
| wrought | beaten into shape; formed |
| Thracian | From the area of Thrace which is near Greece |
| siege | A continuing attempt to get possession of something |
| besieged | to surround with armed forces |
| keel | a series of timbers extending along the center of the bottom of a vessel |
| stern | the rear end of a vessel |
| meddle | to interest oneself unnecessarily; to interfere |
| spoil | to rob |
| herald | an officer who makes public announcements |
