relating to saying goodbye, especially formally
valedictory
to quickly take something in your hand(s) and hold it firmly
grasp
a long structure, usually built of stone, where boats can be tied up to take on and off their goods
quay
to look at something or someone for a long time, especially in surprise or admiration, or because you are thinking about something else
gaze
to hang something over something, especially in a careless way
sling
happening after something and because of it
ensuing
a condition of great pleasure or happiness, especially at someone else's defeat or failure
exultation
the edge of a roof that sticks out over the top of a wall
eave
a group, especially of trees or flowers
clump
one of several layers or levels
tier
a rounded stone used on the surface of an old-fashioned road
cobble (cobblestone)
not giving or having much light
dim
to exchange ideas on a particular subject, often in order to reach a decision on what action to take
confer
to reduce or be reduced in size or importance
diminish
a large, stiff collar with many folds, worn in Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries:
ruff
a wax structure containing many small holes, made by bees to store their honey
honeycomb
