Sexing the Cherry

Sexing the Cherry Glossary

Astonished

Very surprised

Cadaver

Corpse

Confounded

Confused or stunned

Fetters

Chains to restrain someone, especially prisoners

Hostile

Being unfriendly, showing strong dislike

Hypnotic

A state where one's mind is controlled by someone else

Jiggery-pokery

Dishonest, misleading, or deceitful behavior

Monarch

Sovereign head of state

Parodied

Imitating someone or something in an exaggerated manner

Partridges

Medium-sized birds that do not migrate and are found in Europe, Asia, and parts of Africa

Vanquished

Conquered or defeated

Pursued

Followed or chased

Tresses

Hair

Gibbet

Structure used in public executions, especially hanging

Decoy

Something that creates a distraction by imitating the appearance of something else

Raddled

Filled with

Periscope

An instrument used for observation, sometimes associated with submarines

Apathetic

Indifferent; uncaring

Decaying

Rotting

Cajole

Persuade or seduce

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