The Castle in the Attic Vocabulary Chapter 1-9

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dagger

Back

short knife with a pointed and edged blade

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drawbridge

Back

a bridge hinged at one end so that it may prevent people from crossing into the castle

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wizard

Back

a man who has magical powers, especially in legends and fairy tales

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edicts

Back

official orders

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pincushion

Back

a small cushion into which pins are stuck for storage when sewing

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handspring

Back

an acrobatic jump through the air onto one's hands followed by springing onto one's feet

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sow bug

Back

a small insect with seven pairs of legs and lives in damp places

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medallion

Back

token worn like a necklace

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squire

Back

a young man who is training to be a knight

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portcullis

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a heavy castle door or gate made of metal strips that form a grid