Candidly (candid)- frank, straightforward, open and sincere
The student was very candid in his position on good grades.
Ford- the shallow part of a river that can be crossed by wading
The rich man was upset when he found his shoes ruined from crossing the ford.
Behoves- proper for
It seemed behoved for the child to apologize first, as a sign of respect.
Laird- land proprietor
"That man there," my dad said pointing, "is the owner of many areas. Quite a laird if you ask me."
Smote (smite)- to strike or hit hard
The innocent child was smote upon the head by a bully at school.
Manse- house and land occupied by a minister
The pastor opened the door of his manse, ready for some family love after a long day making the sermon.
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