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bewitched
under a spell or enchanted
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superstitious
believing in ghosts, magic, or luck
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Hessian
a German soldier hired by the British during the Revolutionary War
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trooper
a soldier, especially one on horseback
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lank
tall, thin, and awkward-looking
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curdling
causing fear or horror
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peerless
without equal, unmatched
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formidable
causing fear or respect due to strength or size
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roistering
noisy, energetic, and often rowdy behavior
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hardihood
courage and boldness
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steed
a horse, especially one used for riding
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thronged
filled or crowded with people
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melancholy
sad or gloomy
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supernatural
beyond what is natural or explainable by science
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inquiry
an investigation or search for information