| unraveling | becoming undone |
| eclipse | complete or partial hiding |
| almanac | yearly book of facts |
| edition | copies printed at one time |
| abolitionist | slavery opponent |
| monarch | royal ruler |
| here | in this place |
| little | small |
| this | thing being mentioned |
| mother | female parent |
| play | to have fun |
| trunk | long snout; case |
| cake | baked dessert |