Zia Chapter 1-3

quarreled have an angry argument or disagreement.

strides walk with long, decisive steps in a specified direction.

yearned have an intense feeling of longing for something, typically something that one has lost or been separated from.

Zia Chapter 4-6

persuade cause (someone) to do something through reasoning or argument.

treacherous hazardous because of presenting hidden or unpredictable dangers

immense extremely large or great, especially in scale or degree

Zia Chapter 7-9

deliberately on purpose

misfortune bad luck

defy openly resist or refuse to obey

suspicious having or showing a cautious distrust of someone or something

Zia Chapter 10-12

tethered tie (an animal) with a rope or chain so as to restrict its movement

hacking cut with rough or heavy blows.

makeshift a temporary substitute or device

Zia Chapter 13-14

hesitate pause before saying or doing something, especially through uncertainty

endure remain in existence; last.

Zia Chapter 15-17

gravely ill, wounded, injured

shunned persistently avoid, ignore, or reject

lounging lie, sit, or stand in a relaxed or lazy way.

mock tease or laugh at in a scornful or contemptuous manner.

Zia Chapter 18-20

hospitality the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers.

conviction a formal declaration that someone is guilty of a criminal offense, made by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge in a court of law.

toil work extremely hard or incessantly.

suspicion a feeling or thought that something is possible, likely, or true.

Zia Chapter 21-23

cease bring or come to an end.

delicate easily broken or damaged; fragile.

mourning the expression of deep sorrow for someone who has died, typically involving following certain conventions such as wearing black clothes.

merit the quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially so as to deserve praise or reward.

Zia Chapter 24-26

arrogance the quality of being arrogant.

courtesy the showing of politeness in one's attitude and behavior toward others.

descend move or fall downward.

Zia Chapter 27-29

pinnacles a high, pointed piece of rock.

pity the feeling of sorrow and compassion caused by the suffering and misfortunes of others.

conquer overcome and take control climb (a mountain) successfully.