Woman in white by wilkie collins

GLOSSARY

Words	Definitions
jaw	The bottom part of the face below the mouth
asylum	A hospital for the mentally disturbed
hypochondriac	A person who is constantly worried about their health without reason
Pay us compliments	Say nice things about us and our work
humble	Not important, of low position in society
Drawing-room	The room in a large house where people relax or entertain guests
Burst into tears	Suddenly started crying
Marriage settlement	A legal document, made before the marriage, about who should have control of the money
tamed	Domesticated
Whisper	Say very quietly
bruises	Dark marks left on the skin after an injury or being hit
nodded	Indicated with his head, made a sign
veils	Pieces of material that woman sometimes wear to cover their heads and faces
forgery	A copy of something that is made to look like the original, but is false