The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo, Vocabulary List Chapters 25-30

more than enough : PLENTIFUL

"That is already abundantly clear."

to act, do, make, or work badly

"But I'm sure you'll find a way to bungle it."

to come or bring to an end : STOP

That is to say that they all but ceased their functioning as ears.

a hit especially with the hand

Another unfortunate fact of life with Uncle was that he very much liked giving Mig what he referred to as "a good clout to the ear."

to eat or drink up

You will, by order of the king, never again consume soup.

a difficult or dangerous situation that needs serious attention

At the door to the princess's room, Mig had a sudden crisis of confidence.

pretty in a delicate way

The Princess Pea was riding on a white horse that picked up its legs very high and set them down very daintily.

relating to a household or a family domestic life

And while Mig was trying and failing at these many domestic chores, other important things were happening in the castle.

looking or being serious and unfriendly

"Mind," said the head of the serving staff, a dour woman named Louise.

to serve a certain purpose : WORK

That is to say that they all but ceased their functioning as ears.

causing feelings of sadness

The King's men were sent out to deliver the grim news.

to ask or ask about

In fairness to Uncle, it must be reported that he did always inquire whether or not MiG was interested in receiving the clout.

to become stuck or fixed

This hope, this wish, that she would see the princess again, was lodged deep in Mig's heart.

to pass or spread through (something)

In the warm months, a foul odor rose out of its dark depths and permeated the whole of the castle.

having a pleasingly full rounded shape

She quickly became plump and then plumper still.

to believe that something is true or possible

"Aye, I reckon so," said Mig.

careful in doing what is right and proper

And Uncle was scrupulously fair in paying attention to both the right and left side of Miggery Sow.

a series of people or things that follow one after another

In quick succession, Mig failed as a lady in waiting, a seamstress, and a chambermaid.