gratitude (n.) the quality or feeling of being thankful

heed (v.) to pay careful attention to

idol (n.) image or other material object worshipped with admiration, adoration, or devotion

inquiry/inquired (n.) inquiry: a seeking or request for truth, information, or knowledge

jovial (adj) characterized by a hearty, joyous humor or a spirit of good friendship

neglected (v.) to pay no attention or to little attention to someone or something

perplexed (adj) bewildered; puzzled; filled with confusion

preposterous (adj) absurd, senseless, utterly foolish, the opposite of common sense

reclamation (n.) to restore something to a better condition such as productivity, usefulness, or morality

recollect (v.) to collect, gather, or assemble again something that is scattered

remonstrate(d) (v.) to say or beg in protest, objection, disapproval

resolved (adj) firm in purpose or intent; determined

tunic (noun) a gown-like top, with or without sleeves and sometimes worn with a belt

welfare (n.) the good fortune, health, and happiness of a person