cumulus
white, fluffy clouds with a flat base
nimbus
a low, dark rain cloud
descended
went down
linoleum
a washable floor covering
strutted
walked in a pompous way; swaggered
canteen
a small cafeteria or snack bar
anemic
weak; without much energy
plungers
rubber suction cups on sticks
Ignition
the switch that turns on a car
Naphtha
a kind of soap
hydrant
an upright cylinder for holding water
capsules
a small, oval-shaped, jelly-like container
goblets
a type of glass with a stem and a base
pillar
a column or vertical support
luxury
comfort and pleasure
Intern
an advanced student
surgeon
a doctor who operates on patients
flats
an apartment all on one floor
currency
money