The Poems of Billy Collins Glossary

The Poems of Billy Collins Glossary

Scorn

a feeling of repulsion or contempt

To sough

to search to the point of obsession

Utmost

synonym for highest

Parley

a discussion between two opposing sides with the purpose of putting an end to a conflict

To muse

to think deeply about something

Discontent

dissatisfaction caused by a person's state

Usury

the act of lending money with an extremely high-interest rate

Woe

sorrow

Duly

correctly

Grievous

serious or critical

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