| miner | A person who works in a mine and digs into the Earth |
| quotation | A group of words or phrases taken and repeated by someone else |
| notations | Symbols or alphabet |
| impatient | Irritated and restless |
| egotistical | self-centered |
| puckered | wrinkle |
| parchments | A thin material made from animal skin which is used for writing |
| mules | the offspring of a donkey and a horse |
| extracted | Remove or take out |
| impoverished | make poor |
| innocent | not guilty |
| scorch | burn |
| conflagration | An extensive fire that destroys land or property |
| appetite | A strong desire or liking for something |
| creaked | To make a harsh, high-pitched sound when something is being moved |
| disgust | A feeling of disapproval due to something unpleasant |
| deserted | empty |
| abrupt | sudden |
| scrabble | scratch |
| prairie | A large open area of grassland |
Much Ado about Grubstake
July 13, 2019