"The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar"

sauntering

to walk with a leisurely gait; stroll

prudent

wise, careful, cautious

disciple

a follower of the doctrines of another

melancholy

a gloomy state of mind, especially when habitual or prolonged

knave

a jack (card) a dishonest or unscrupulous man

dhoti

a long loincloth

scrimmage

a rough or vigorous struggle

sarcasm

a sharply ironical taunt; sneering or cutting remark

crusading

any vigorous, aggressive movement for the defense or advancement of an idea, cause

onerous

burdensome; heavy; hard to endure

enthralled

captivated, charmed

larking

enjoy oneself by behaving in a playful free spirited, and mischievous way.

devised

formed a plan with careful thought

phenomenal

highly extraordinary or prodigious; exceptional

insatiable

incapable of being satisfied

blithering

senselessly talkative, babbling in an annoying way

placard

sign or notice

croupier

someone who collects and pays bets at a gaming table

deception

the act of tricking

gloating

to look at or think about with great or excessive, often smug or malicious, satisfaction