tarry
to delay or be tardy in acting or doing
insolence
rude and disrespectful behavior
ponder
think about (something) carefully, especially before making a decision or reaching a conclusion
brackish
(of water) slightly salty, as is the mixture of river water and seawater in estuaries
etiquette
the customary code of polite behavior in society or among members of a particular profession or group
dawdling
to waste time; be slow.
bewildered
perplexed and confused; very puzzled
vexing
causing annoyance, frustration, or worry
fanciful
existing only in the imagination
beseech
ask (someone) urgently and fervently to do something; implore; entreat
idling
spend time doing nothing
surly
bad-tempered and unfriendly
dreary
dull, bleak, and lifeless; depressing
sustenance
food and drink regarded as a source of strength; nourishment
sedition
conduct or speech inciting people to rebel against the authority of a state or monarch