An Ember in the Ashes

Chapter: 3

coronation the ceremony of installing a

new monarch (new king
But when the Augur named Cain or queen)
announces the coronation, I stifle
a gasp.

accord -- as in: done of her own accord mind voluntarily (without

anyone asking)
I keep my eyes closed, but when the
Augur misses a step and nearly falls,
they fly open of their own accord. (other common meaning(s) at
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alcove a recessed or secluded space

such as in a room
We reach the amphitheater gates, and or garden
once through, the woman sets me on
my feet in an alcove.

conflict a struggle or disagreement

(in various senses such as:)
The Augur senses
my conflict and presses. a serious disagreement
the tension from two
opposing ideas or
feelings
a violent fight or war

resourceful good at solving problems

Elias is resourcefulhe might still find a

way to avoid death.

convoluted highly complex or intricate

His route is so convoluted that it seems

for a time as if he has no destination (less common meaning(s) at
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haphazard without pattern or planning

His red hair sticks up at odd angles, and

a bandage wrapped haphazardly around
his bicep is stained with blood.

opportune good circumstances for a

particular purpose
How do you get rid of a girl who especially the circumstance
blunders into your hideout at the of timing
most inopportune moment, claiming to
be the long-lost daughter of
the Lioness?

appease satisfy or pacify (make less

angry or upset) typically by
How do you appease an essential giving something wanted
faction in the Resistance when they
stupidly insist you help her save
her brother?

imperil present a danger to

I told Sana that your brothers escape

depended on itand that giving any
more details could imperil the jailbreak.

lucid of a person: capable of

thinking clearly
I fumble for my knife, every second Im
conscious making me more lucid and, or:
thus, more murderous.
of language: clearly
expressed so it is
easily understood

implement as in: implement the

action
Were in some sort of large shed;
sunlight seeps through the cracks to put a plan or tool
between the warped wooden boards, into effect
and theres a jungle of
gardening implements leaning against
the walls. as in: a small implement

a small tool or other


anguish
Its the anguish in Keenans eyes that
makes me listen.
goad
He ordered me to tell you your brother
was in the death cellsmaybe he was
hoping to goad you into taking a risk
that would get you killed.
tentative -- as in: a tentative plan
A plan forms in my head, tentative,
outlandish, and mad enough that it just
might work.
insatiable
The knowledge is a demon
gnawing insatiably at my mind.
pallid
I dont expect her to answer, but to my
surprise, she unbuttons her uniform
jacket and pulls up the shirt beneath to
reveal a stretch of pallid skin.
midwife
useful object
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extreme distress of body
or mind
to a human: to provoke or
encourage someone to do
something usually
something bad and often
provoking in an annoying
manner
to an animal: to prod with a
pointed stick to make it move
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with an expectation that there
may be changes
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impossible to satisfy
abnormally pale (lacking
healthy skin color); or
anything that lacks vitality
a woman skilled in aiding the
delivery of babies
I found a Tribal midwife. or:

someone who helps bring

something into existence

inclined as in: Im inclined to

"But some weakness took me, some a tendency; in the mood; or

ancient beasts inclination. an attitude that
favors something

as in: on an incline or
incline his head

to be at an angle or to bend

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assent to express agreement

especially with a statement or
She takes my silence as assent. proposal to do something

indomitable impossible to subdue

Not me, not you, not even

my indomitable father, though
hes tried.

indestructible not easily destroyed

When the fear takes over, use the only

thing more powerful,
more indestructible, to fight it:
your spirit.

contrary in opposition to what was just

said
If the Commandant catches us
"Contrary to what you might think, or:
girl," Cook says, "the Commandant is
not all-powerful. the opposite or alternative
 or:

disagreeable in personality

(less common meaning(s) at

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languid lacking energy or relaxed or

moving slowly
My sleep was dreamless and deep, and
I rise languidly, stretching as I meet the
Snakes eyes.

seethe -- as in: seething with anger to be angry especially

when holding the anger
I cant help but laugh, and he strides within
out of my cell, seething.
or:

to move vigorously in-place

such as boiling water, an
agitated crowd, or a basket of
writhing (squirming) snakes

covet to strongly want

(somethingespecially
Shes spent years coveting rulership of something that belongs
Gens Veturia. to another)

tradition a long-established or
previously long-established
Martial tradition says a soldier who dies practice or belief
well dances among the stars, battling
foes for all eternity. and/or:

one or more practices,

beliefs, or stories passed
down through generations
within a specific culture
or group

gall -- as in: had the gall to impertinence or impudence

(rude and bold)
Or will I slip into endless darkness,
unbroken and quiet Uneasiness latches
onto mc, like its been waiting around a (less common meaning(s) at
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the gall to emerge.

pummel to hit repeatedly usually

with fists
I think of the first time I looked into
those eyes, as a freezing six-year-old or:
getting pummeled in the culling pen.
to damage seriously

or:

to defeat decisively

frenetic fast, energetic often

with confusion
The drums beat in a frenetic tattoo, and
I dont have to understand their strange
language to know that its a
breach alarm.

breach break as in break an

understanding or a break
The drums beat in a frenetic tattoo, and (gap) in a wall
I dont have to understand their strange
language to know that its
a breach alarm. (less common meaning(s) at
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havoc widespread destruction,

disruption, or disorder
Blackcliff is pure havoc, worse than I
could have imagined.

sever to split something into two

unconnected parts usually
Does this mean Ill have a severed head by cutting
in the afterlife, I wonder stupidly.
or:

to break up a relationship; or
separate from something

reign as in: She reigned over

England
Youd have been one life against the rule (like that of a king or
darkness of Marcuss reign." queen); or the time during
which one ruled

as in: uncertainty reigns

to be most powerful,
important, or noticeable

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steadfast firmly consistent especially

in loyalty
But then, thats who Helene is: Her
faith is steadfast.