Chapter 8 The Tale of Melon City Word Meaning

 Chapter 8 The Tale of Melon City

1. Against the Crown- questioning the power, integrity and honesty of the state

2. Amendments- a minor change or addition designed to improve something

3. Arch- a curved symmetrical structure spanning an opening and typically supporting the weight of a bridge, roof, or wall above it.

4. Architect- a person who designs buildings and in many cases also supervises their construction

5. Counsel- advice, especially that given formally

6. Customary- according to the customs or usual practices associated with a particular society, place, or set of circumstances

7. Decree- an official order that has the force of law

8. Edify- instruct or improve (someone) morally or intellectually

9. Frown- a facial expression indicating disapproval, displeasure, or concentration, characterized by a furrowing of one's brows.

10. Gallows- a structure, typically of two rights and a crosspiece for the hanging of

11. Halt- bring or come to an abrupt stop

12. Heralds- an official employed to oversee state ceremonial, precedence, and the use of armorial bearings, and (historically) to make proclamations, carry official messages, and oversee tournaments

13. Just- based on or behaving according to what is morally right and fair

14. Laissez faire- the policy of leaving things to take their own course, without interfering

15. Masons- a person skilled in cutting, dressing, and laying stone in buildings

16. Mused- say to oneself in a thoughtful manner

17. Noose- a loop with a running knot, tightening as the rope or wire is pulled and used to trap animals or hang people

18. Ordain- order (something) officially

19. Placid- calm

20. Pondered- think about (something) carefully, especially before making a decision or reaching a conclusion

21. Proclaim- announce officially or publicly 1:26 PM

21. Proclaim- announce officially or publicly

22. Proclaimed- announce officially or publicly.

23. Quavering- (of a person's voice) shake or tremble in speaking, typically through nervousness or emotion

24. Quivering- trembling or shaking with a slight rapid motion

25. Rejoice- feel or show great joy or delight

26. Reverently- with deep and solemn respect

27. Saw red- became angry

28. Scaffold- a raised wooden platform used formerly for the public execution of criminals.

29. Span- Celebrating or commemorating a victory

30. Spectators- onlookers

31. Summon- order someone to be present

32. Thoroughfare- a main road in a town

33. Triumphally- Celebrating or commemorating a victory

34. Unruly- disorderly and disruptive and not amenable to discipline or control