dignitary- Death is a dignitary who when he comes announced is to be received with formal manifestations of respect, even by those most familiar with him.(ch 1)
knell-Its recurrence was regular, but as slow as the tolling of a death knell.(ch 1)
imperious-Circumstances of an imperious nature, which it is unnecessary to relate here, had prevented him from taking service with the gallant army...and he chafed under the inglorious restraint, longing for the release of his energies, the larger life of the soldier, the opportunity for distinction.(ch 2)
report-Suddenly he heard a sharp report and something struck the water smartly within a few inches of his head, spattering his face with spray.(ch 3)
martinet-The officer," he reasoned, "will not make that martinet's error a second time.(ch 3)
note: The reason I did the word report was because it was used in an unusual way, even though the definition may be the same.
Dignitary - a person who holds a high rank or office, as in the government or church.
ReplyDeleteKnell - the sound made by a bell rung slowly, especially for a death or a funeral.
Imperious - urgent; imperative
Report - a loud noise, as from an explosion
Martinet - a strict disciplinarian, especially a military one.
Nice work, good that you came up with one for report.
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