Vocabulary

lamenting the passing of spring; lamenting the passing of one's youth

yesterday evening; last night

complete reversal of values or ways of thinking

yesterday morning

early yesterday morning

acetate

realist

photoengraving; photomechanical process; photochemical engraving

copying a musical score

lagoon

bloodletting; phlebotomy

to trace; to inquire into

successorship

wholesale price

impromptu drawing composed at a gathering

cover charge; admission fee; room hire charge

guardian deity

conservatism

to support; to back up; to rally round

building up and maintaining

guards

nurse; nanny; guardian

guards

garrison

war of defense; war of defence; defensive fight; defensive warfare

hunters and gatherers

resting one's head on one's arm or elbow

elbowing (someone)

attacking party; punitive force; pursuers

punitive force

to destroy

debate; panel discussion; forum

mouth with a protruding lower lip and jaw

being on the defensive

(referring to a person) receiver; receiving side; viewer; listener

receipts and payments

being appointed; bearing entrusted responsibilities

redemption (e.g. of a loan)

vowing to follow the precepts

addressee