3rd Grade Word List in Literature

despise

v. look down on with disdain

sneer

v. talk about or look at someone or something in an unkind way that shows you do not respect

hew

v. strike with an axe; cut down

draught

n. a serving of drink

sensibly

ad. with good sense or in a reasonable or intelligent manner

parson

n. a person authorized to conduct religious worship

sexton

n. an officer of the church who is in charge of sacred objects

reverence

n. a feeling of profound respect for someone or something

whither

ad. to what place or state

christen

v. give a baby a name at a Christian ceremony and make him or her a member of the Christian Church

trot

v. move in a way that is slightly faster than walking

quench

v. suppress or crush completely

loins

n. (pl) part of the body that is above the legs and below the waist