The Midwife's Apprentice: Chapters 7-9

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dewclaws a functionless claw of some dogs, not reaching the ground in walking. fermenting to cause to undergo fermentation (chemical process by which molecules such as glucose are broken down) betook to cause to go casks a container made and shaped like a barrel mewling to cry, as a baby, young child, or the like; whimper. paternoster any fixed recital of words used as a prayer or magical charm. writhing to twist the body about, or squirm, as in pain, violent effort, etc. gluttony excessive eating and drinking. fared to experience good or bad fortune, treatment, etc.; get on ambiguous Mrs. Austin's favorite word.