Chapter 4: Turkish Delight Vocab Cards

mantle

• a large cloak

• a type of hat

• a piece of furniture

• a musical instrument

dominions

• lands under the rule of a king or queen

• territories governed by a president

• regions with no governing authority

• areas inhabited by indigenous tribes

Son of Adam

• human boy

• angel

• animal

• mythical creature

flushed

• red and uneasy or upset

• feeling cold and distant

• calm and relaxed

• bright and cheerful

Turkish Delight

• a kind of candy, similar to gummy bears

• a type of pastry filled with cream

• a traditional bread from Turkey

• a savory dish made with meat

nobles

• officials of lower rank beneath a king or queen

• high-ranking military leaders

• wealthy merchants in the city

• commoners with no title

courtiers

• people who are not rulers but stay at a royal court

• individuals who govern a kingdom

• nobles who live in the countryside

• merchants who trade with foreign lands

snappishly

• in a cheerful manner

• in an impatient, bad-tempered way

• in a calm and collected way

• in a friendly and warm manner