Understanding Key Terms: Landlords, Grief, and More

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Landlord

A person who receives income from renting out a house.

Grief

Profound sadness experienced after the death of a loved one.

Rent

The monthly payment for a place to live; to pay monthly for a residence.

Faithful

Loyal to a spouse, not having other lovers; loyal to friends or employers.

Annoy

To irritate or make someone slightly angry.

Sigh

To exhale audibly with a sad or tired sound; an audible exhalation expressing sadness or fatigue.

Drawing Room

A living room in a large house.

Grave

A burial site for a deceased person.

Haunt

To frequent a place (often used in reference to ghosts).

Bury

To place a deceased person in the ground.

Believe

To accept something as true.

Typhoid

An illness characterized by stomach upset, fever, and red spots on the body.

Disease

Illness.

Sahib

A term used by Indian servants for a British man.

Proud

Feeling superior to others; pleased with one's accomplishments or abilities.

Relative

A person in your family.

Bridegroom

A man on his wedding day.

Bride

A woman on her wedding day.

Skill

Proficiency in doing something.

Butler

The head servant in a household.

Coach

A horse-drawn carriage.

Drawer

A sliding compartment in furniture.

Curtains

Fabric coverings for windows to ensure privacy.

Four-Poster

An old-style bed with four posts and curtains.

Strike

To sound the hour on a clock; to hit; to light a match.

Wine

An alcoholic beverage made from grapes.

Upset

Unhappy; to make someone feel unhappy.

Lawyer

Someone who assists with legal documents.

Will

A legal document specifying the distribution of one's assets after death.

Church Records

Documents containing lists of weddings and funerals.

Retirement Home

A residence for elderly or individuals needing special care.

Guest

A person invited to a home or party.

Horn

A metal instrument blown to produce a long, low sound.

Gate

The main entrance to a castle.

Son-in-Law

The husband of one's daughter.

Hunt

To search for and kill animals or birds.

Goblin

A mythical creature that causes trouble.

Faint

To lose consciousness due to weakness, illness, or fear.

Cheerful

Happy.

Niece

The daughter of one's sibling.

Bars

Metal rods across windows for security.

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