1
lair
hideout
2
omens
signs about what will happen in the future
3
pilgrimage
long journey made to visit a sacred place or pay homage
4
avenge
to inflict harm in return for an injury or wrongdoing
5
reproach
blame, disgrace
6
flushed
reddened from emotion or exertion
7
haltingly
in a way that is hesitant or wavering