Vocabulary

April Morning Vocabulary

common - a tract of land owned or used jointly by the residents of a community, as a central square or park in a city or town

catarrh - respiratory inflammation

chandler - person who makes or sells items of tallow or wax such as candles or soap

fife - high pitched flute used commonly in military groups

militia - body of citizens enrolled for military service called out periodically for drill

musket - large caliber smooth bore gun for infantry soldiers

muster - to gather, to summon, to assemble

paces - a single step - linear measurement of the distance covered in a step

predilection - preference, liking

provincial - a native or inhabitant of a province, local

ruddy glow - red or reddish

victuals - provisions, food supplies