Sulleny
in a manner showing ill humor or gloom.
Abreast
alongside each other, facing in the same direction.
Epoch
a period marked by distinctive character.
Implore
beg or request earnestly and urgently.
Endow
give qualities or abilities to.
Jut
extend out or project in space.
Scrawl
write carelessly.
Crude
not carefully or expertly made.
Flash
turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame.
Pyre
wood heaped for burning a dead body as a funeral rite.
Intone
to utter monotonously and repetitively and rhythmically.
Liberal
showing or characterized by broad-mindedness.
Truncheon
a short stout club used primarily by police officers.
Fervently
with strong emotion or zeal.
Floe
a flat mass of ice drifting at sea.
Insignia
a badge worn to show official position.
Din
a loud, harsh, or strident noise.
Nonchalantly
in a composed and unconcerned manner
Intently
with strained or eager attention.
Evoke
call to mind.