VocabularyGroup38-2

Vinay, Osman, Jay, Yaseen Bleak (7) Definition - Dreary and unwelcome Meaning - December is a bad month because it is dreary and unwelcome.

Morrow (9,59) - Old term for tomorrow Meaning (9) - I wish it was tomorrow, where worries I had yet to borrow. Meaning (59) - He will leave me tomorrow, and I'll be sad just like before.

Surcease (10) - To come to an end. Meaning - I use my books to escape and cease my sorrow for Lenore.

Entreating (16) Definition - To ask nicely; to beg or implore The word in the phrase - "Tis some visiter entreating entrance at my chamber door"

The meaning in the phrase - This means that someone was begging for entrance into his bedroom

Implore (20) Definition - (v) To beg for piteously or urgently; as for aid or mercy The word in the phrase - " "Sir," said I,"or madam, truly you forgiveness I implore ." " The meaning in the phrase - He was begging for forgiveness, so someone would come to the door. Scarce (23) Definition - Seldom met with The word in the phrase - "That I scarce was sure I heard you" The meaning in the phase - This means that he barely heard someone at the door, so he went to the door and opened it.

Lattice (33) Definition- (n) A structure of crossed wooden or metal strips usually arranged to form a diadonal pattern of open spaces between strips. Meaning: The bird goes through the window with the diagonal lines.



Flirt (37) Definition- (v) to move with a jerk or jerks. Meaning: the bird moved in a jerking way, not steady

Stately (38) Definition- (adv) majestic, imposing in magnificence. Meaning: the majestic raven steps in

Yore (38) (n) time past (adv) obsolete/of old/long ago Meaning: The raven of back then.



Dreary- Dull, bleak, and depressing. LINE 1- During the middle of a bleak night while he was thinking..

Quaint- Having an old fashioned atraciveness or charm - strange or peculiar, unsure, or interesting LINE 2- with some old books

Lore- the body of knowledge especially of tradition LINE 2- with some old books