Jan Komrska’s Reviews > Three Years Among the Comanches: The Narrative of Nelson Lee, Texas Ranger > Status Update

Alacrity = brisk and cheerful readiness.

Pernicious = having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.

Slovenly = (especially of a person or their appearance) untidy and dirty.

Bedizen = dress up or decorate gaudily.

Welkin = sky or heaven.

Thimble = a small metal or plastic cap with a closed end, worn to protect the finger and push the needle in sewing.