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stake- one of a number of vertical posts fitting into sockets or staples on the edge of the platform of a truck or other vehicle, as to retain the load.
scuppernongs- A cultivated variety of the muscadine grape with sweet yellowish fruit
magicterial- pertaining to, or befitting a master; authoritative; weighty; of importance or
consequence: a magisterial pronouncement by the director of the board.
swooped- To move in a sudden sweep: The bird swooped down on its prey
pestilence- something that is considered harmful, destructive, or evil
hitherto- up to this time; until now: a fact hitherto unknown
morbid- affected by, caused by, causing, or characteristic of disease
baptist- affected by, caused by, causing, or characteristic of disease
pulpit- a platform or raised structure in a church, from which the sermon is delivered or the service is conducted
peril- exposure to injury, loss, or destruction; grave risk; jeopardy; danger: They faced the peril of falling rocks.
reel- without pause; continuously.
quibbling- an instance of quibbling: a relationship marked by frequent quibblings.
flopping- to fall or plump down suddenly, esp. with noise; drop or turn with a sudden bump or thud (sometimes fol. by down)
ramshackle- loosely made or held together
teeter- To walk or move unsteadily or unsurely; totter.
yonder- being in that place or over there; being that or those over there
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