1.affront n. 侮辱 vt. 侮辱，冒犯

His speech was an affront to all members of the community.
他的話對社區所有成員是故意的侮辱。

2.gallantry n. 勇敢，英勇，殷勤

He got a medal for his gallantry.
他因勇敢而贏得一枚勛章。

3.archness n. 狡猾，淘氣

4.bewitch vt. 蠱惑，使著迷

We were all bewitched by the pretty dancer.
我們都為那美麗的舞蹈者所陶醉。

5.alliance n. 結盟，聯盟，聯姻

The alliance had been forged in the crucible of war.
這個聯盟經受了戰爭的嚴峻考驗。

6.shrubbery n. 灌木，灌木林

A secluded mansion, islanded by shrubbery and fences.
用灌木叢和籬笆隔開的一座幽獨的大宅

7.impertinence n. 無禮，魯莽，不恰當

I've had enough of your impertinence.
你太沒禮貌，我已經受夠了。

8.felicity[fi'lisiti] n. 快樂，幸福，幸運

9.eye-lash n. 眼睫毛