Vocabulary

flax yarn; linen thread

flax fabrics; linen

flaxseed; linseed

linseed oil; flaxseed oil

flaxen; linen

linen

sulfurous acid; sulphurous acid

sulfite

dumbbell

Arabia

arsenious acid; arsenous acid (H3AsO3)

muteness; speech impairment

beautiful woman

to flatter; to play up (to); to curry favor (with); to fawn (on); to cater (to)

homely woman (esp. one with a small low nose, high flat forehead, and bulging cheeks); plain woman

agonizing cries; pandemonium; two of Buddhism's hells

opium den

Om; Aun; syllable representing the primordial trinity of Vishnu, Shiva and Brahma

flattery; adulation

excessive flattery; adulation

plaintive; piteous; doleful

pity; compassion

sad; sorrowful; pensive

sad voices; sad sounds

lament (song); elegy; dirge; sad song

grief and pleasure

supplication; appeal; entreaty; petition

moan; wailing

sad story; tragic history

message of condolence

elegy

sorrow; grief

sorrow; sadness; grief

grief; sorrow

appeal; complaint

sympathetic condolences

plaintive strains; mournful tone; sad melody

grieving; mourning; being very sad

sad parting

cherish the memory of; yearn for