[ tawr-ee ]

an American colonist who supported the British side during the American Revolution

[ ih-ras-uh-buhl ]

having or showing a tendency to be easily angered

[ kon-vuh-les ]

to recover health and strength after illness; make progress toward recovery of health

[ suh-lil-uh-kwee ]

an utterance or discourse by a person who is talking to himself or herself or is disregardful of or oblivious to any hearers present

[ in-sip-ee-uhnt ]

beginning to exist or appear; in an initial stage

[ œ-yad ]

an amorous glance; ogle

[ krooth ]

ancient Celtic instrument that is similar to a violin

[ ab-joor, ab-jur ]

solemnly renounce