A Feast For Crows — Vocabulary
George R. R. Martin
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yieldproduce (lead to) The discovery could yield a more effective treatment for diabetes.more Show sample from book If the Stinking Goose yields nothing, I will take passage on a ship, she decided.†p.293.625 more yield → yields:produces or gives Show general definition for yield (as in: will yield valuable data) to produce (usually something wanted); or the thing or amount produced
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yield#2give in The country vowed not to yield to pressure from its larger neighbors.more Show sample from book "Yield, my princess," the captain called, "else we must slay all but the child and yourself, by your father's word."p.440.925 more give up (surrender), give in, or give way Show general definition for yield (as in: yield to pressure) to give in, give way, or give up
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citadelfortified place She walked along the ancient walls of the citadel that once protected the entire city.more Show sample from book "I am no thief," he had told the man who called himself the alchemist, "I am a novice of the Citadel."†p.5.453 more a stronghold or fortress Show general definition a stronghold or fortress
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nimblequick and agile She watched her daughter's nimble fingers type instructions into the iPhone.more Show sample from book Despite his age and girth, he was still nimble enough, and clever as they came, but meek.†p.45.548 more Show general definition quick and agile -- typically physically, but can also reference quick, agile thinking (someone who is agile does things easily)
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bronzea brownish metal that is made of copper and (usually) tin The sculpture of a bull on Wall Street is made of bronze.more Show sample from book His breastplate was bronze as well, and his head in his crested halfhelm.p.128.539 more made of a type of high-quality metal Show general definition for bronze (as in: bronze won't corrode in salt water) a brownish-colored metal with red or yellow hues that is made of copper and (usually) tin Show editor's word notes Bronze metals in the Olympics and many other contests are awarded for third place. With the discovery of bronze (about 3,000 BC), people could make tools and weapons that were harder and more durable than those made of copper and stone that preceded bronze.
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siegethe surrounding and prolonged attack The Siege of Leningrad lasted 872 days.more Show sample from book "Even sieges have their dangers," she murmured.†p.183.730 more siege → sieges:a military tactic in which a fortified place is surrounded and isolated while it… Show general definition a military tactic in which a fortified place is surrounded and isolated while it is attacked over time or: any prolonged attack, effort, or period of trouble
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breechrear (in this case indicating that the baby came out of the birth canal butt-first) It was a difficult breech birth.†more Show sample from book Brienne let the bread fall from her hands and wiped the crumbs off on her breeches.†p.198.628 more breech → breeches:pants Show general definition rear Most commonly used today in the phrase breech birth in reference to a baby who comes out of the birth canal butt-first rather than head-first. More-archaic senses seen in classic literature include: breechcloth -- a form of loincloth consisting in a strip of material passed between the thighs and held up in front and behind by a belt or string breeches -- pants a cannon's breech -- the rear of a gun
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treasonbetraying one's own country He was executed for treason in a time of war.more Show sample from book Terrence Toyne's treason and the deceits of Lucamore the Lusty were recorded in the White Book, but there was no hint of a woman on Prince Lewyn's page.†p.275.527 more an act of betrayal Show general definition betraying someone or something -- typically betraying one's own country (in this context, to betray is to not be loyal--often by helping enemies)
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scornscorn → scorned:rejected Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.more Show sample from book Better to be scorned by Balon the Brave than beloved of Euron Crow's Eye.†p.30.217 more scorn → scorned:disrespected or rejected Show general definition disrespect or reject as not good enough
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auburnreddish-brown Her long auburn hair shimmered in the afternoon sun.more Show sample from book She had auburn hair, thick and soft ...the red in it would shine like copper in the light of the torches.p.200.323 more Show general definition for auburn (as in: auburn hair) colored a moderate reddish-brown -- especially of hair
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bardsomeone who composes poems about important events and people Shakespeare is sometimes called the Bard of Avon.more Show sample from book The Blue Bard played for us, and Ser Tallad showed us how to fight with a staff the way the smallfolk do.†p.607.119 more someone who composes and recites or sings poems about important events and peopl… Show general definition for bard (as in: written by the bard) someone who composes and recites or sings poems about important events and people; or (as a proper noun) Shakespeare Show editor's word notes Shakespeare is sometimes called the Bard of Avon or just the Bard.
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jousta contest in which mounted knights attempt to knock each other off horses with blunted lances In the medieval festival, the highlight was the joust, where knights on horseback charged at each other with lances.more Show sample from book No, my jousting days are done, he thought as he dismounted ...but all the same, he stopped to watch a while.†p.328.317 more joust → jousting:competing in a contest to knock each other off horses with blunted lances OR competing in any kind of contest Show general definition a contest in which knights attempt to knock each other off horses with blunted lances or: any kind of contest
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elegantrefined and tasteful She was an elegant bride.more Show sample from book Marillion by contrast looked almost elegant.p.218.55 more graceful and refined Show general definition for elegant (as in: an elegant gown) refined and tasteful in appearance, behavior or style
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elegant#2simpler (and often more comprehensive) than most would anticipate It is an elegant solution that will reduce complexity and save material.more Show sample from book It was the sheer elegance of it that pleased her most.p.360.35 more elegant → elegance:simplicity and effectiveness Show general definition for elegant (as in: as elegant equation) a solution that is simpler (and often more comprehensive) than most would anticipate
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farceridiculous situation What started as a serious debate quickly turned into a farce, with people shouting over each other and making jokes.more Show sample from book They have boats instead of horses, and their mummers play out written stories instead of just making up the usual stupid farces.†p.309.39 more farce → farces:a ridiculous, exaggerated situation too absurd to be taken seriously… Show general definition a ridiculous, exaggerated situation too absurd to be taken seriously; or a type of comedy that relies on absurd humor, using physical slapstick, unlikely situations, and deliberate misunderstandings
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regentregent → regental:members of a governing board The California Board of Regents voted to increase student fees at all University of California schools.more Show sample from book Even when Tommen had no further need of a regent, the Lady of Casterly Rock would remain a power in the land.†p.69.49 more a member of a governing board Show general definition a member of a governing board -- especially at a state university or: someone who rules a country temporarily while the king or queen is too young, too sick, or away
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sullenunhappy and withdrawn She changed from a happy, outgoing child to sullen teenager.more Show sample from book "No," the king muttered sullenly.p.490.913 more sullen → sullenly:in an unhappy manner Show general definition for sullen (as in: a sullen mood) being unhappy (and often withdrawn)
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sullen#2unpleasant She slept poorly in the sullen heat.more Show sample from book Ahead loomed the Great Sept of Baelor, with its magnificent dome and seven shining towers, but between her and the marble steps lay a sullen sea of humanity, brown and ragged and unwashed.p.591.313 more Show general definition for sullen (as in: sullen heat) unpleasant
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consortconsort → consorts:associates with She consorts with criminals.more Show sample from book Men spoke of seeing him down in the undercity, in rat pits and black brothels, consorting with mummers, singers, sellswords, even beggars.p.12.16 more consort → consorting:spending time with Show general definition for consort (as in: consort together) associate with (spend time with) -- often spending leisure time with people considered undesirable; or one of the people with whom time is spent
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consort#2the spouse of a reigning monarch Most queens in history were queens consort.more Show sample from book A queen must have a consort.p.359.76 more spouse Show general definition for consort (as in: consort to the queen) a husband, wife, or sexual companion -- especially of a reigning monarch