sages

wise persons; mentors

devoid

not possessing; depleted; without

monocle

a spectacle for one eye

unremittingly

incessantly; not letting up

humanity

humankind; the human race

bestial

in the form of a beast; inhuman; brutal

lucidity

clearness of thought; clairvoyance

oblivion

state of being completely forgotten or unknown

tunic

gown-like outer garment, either

loose or close

fitting

reckoning

judgment; settlement of accounts

oppressive

burdensome; very uncomfortable

harangued

scolded violently; attacked verbally

leprous

affected with leprosy

convalescent

recovering from illness

colic

sudden violent outburst of pain in the abdomen or bowels

clout

a blow, esp. with the fist

remorse

painful regret; compassion

reverie

state of dreamy meditation; daydream

placard

a sign or notice

compulsory

required; mandatory; obligatory

muster

gather; collect

ration

allowance of food; provisions

wizened

withered; shriveled

fortnight

two weeks; 14 nights and days

congealing

solidifying; coagulating; jelling

relentlessly

not giving in; unyielding

blandishments

actions that flatter or entice