revelations

a surprising and previously unknown fact, especially one that is made known in a dramatic way.

strychnine

a bitter and highly poisonous compound obtained from nux vomica and related plants. An alkaloid, it has occasionally been used as a stimulant.

quivering

trembling or shaking with a slight rapid motion.

spigot

a small peg or plug, especially for insertion into the vent of a cask. a faucet.

quills

any of the main wing or tail feathers of a bird. The hollow sharp spines of a porcupine, hedgehog, or other spiny mammal.

mimeograph

a duplicating machine which produces copies from a stencil, now superseded by the photocopier.

switchboard

an installation for the manual control of telephone connections in an office, hotel, or other large building.

navel

a rounded knotty depression in the center of a person's belly caused by the detachment of the umbilical cord after birth; the umbilicus. The central point of a place

felicity

Intense happiness. The ability to find appropriate expression for one's thoughts.

congenial

(of a person) pleasant because of a personality, qualities, or interests that are similar to one's own.(of a thing) pleasant or agreeable because suited to one's taste or inclination.

impertinence

lack of respect; rudeness.

skulk

to hide or move around as if trying not to be seen, usually with bad intentions

delirium tremens

a violent delirium with tremors that is induced by excessive and prolonged use of alcoholic liquors.

fatuity

something foolish or stupid

frieze

a broad horizontal band of sculpted or painted decoration, especially on a wall near the ceiling.

florid

1)having a red or flushed complexion.2)elaborately or excessively intricate or complicated.

arabesque

a posture in which the body is supported on one leg, with the other leg extended horizontally backward.

derision

contemptuous ridicule or mockery