The Graveyard Book Definitions 1:8

To direct attention or focus precisely onto something; to sharpen understanding or skills towards a specific goal or target.

• honed in on
• obelisk
• apparently
• reluctantly

Long, thin, twisting parts of a plant, typically growing in clusters

• tendrils
• baronet
• attitude
• guess

Suggested or hinted at something indirectly or subtly,

• insinuated
• perpetuity
• obduracy
• nark

A building or room used for holding funeral services and accommodating mourners during funeral ceremonies.

• funeral chapel
• amphitheater
• enforcement
• enthusiastic

The action of a candle or flame flickering and spluttering as it burns low

• guttering
• obduracy
• culprit
• appreciate

Used to express an opinion with some caution, implying that what is said may be uncertain or speculative.

• daresay
• discarnate
• promotion
• sarcastic

Without a doubt; beyond any doubt or question; definitely or certainly.

• unquestionably
• expostulated
• accustomed
• outlaw

Lacking solidity, or strength; flimsy, weak, or not physically significant.

• insubstantial
• decreed
• intrigued
• skeptical

To become familiar with or get to know someone or something

• get acquainted with
• renovate
• dread
• perspiration

In a manner that cannot be explained or understood; without apparent reason or cause.

• unaccountably
• guild
• involuntary
• fairway