Flatland Glossary

by Edwin A. Abbott

Flatland Glossary

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Jauntily

In an easy manner, lively way

Harangued

Castigated, lectured, preached to

Caitiff

Cowardly person

Sibilant

Hissing sound

Inundated

Bombarded, overpowered

Parquet

Theatre auditorium's ground floor

Incantation

Chanting, putting magical spell

Complacent

Triumphant, self-contented

Bestride

To tower over, to ride

Tantamount

As good as, equal to

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