sages
wise persons; mentors
devoid
not possessing; depleted; without
monocle
a spectacle for one eye
unremittingly
incessantly; not letting up
humanity
humankind; the human race
bestial
in the form of a beast; inhuman; brutal
lucidity
clearness of thought; clairvoyance
oblivion
state of being completely forgotten or unknown
tunic
gown-like outer garment, either
loose or close
fitting
reckoning
judgment; settlement of accounts
oppressive
burdensome; very uncomfortable
harangued
scolded violently; attacked verbally
leprous
affected with leprosy
convalescent
recovering from illness
colic
sudden violent outburst of pain in the abdomen or bowels
clout
a blow, esp. with the fist
remorse
painful regret; compassion
reverie
state of dreamy meditation; daydream
placard
a sign or notice
compulsory
required; mandatory; obligatory
muster
gather; collect
ration
allowance of food; provisions
wizened
withered; shriveled
fortnight
two weeks; 14 nights and days
congealing
solidifying; coagulating; jelling
relentlessly
not giving in; unyielding
blandishments
actions that flatter or entice