Peculiar

(ch. 1)

Unusual or eccentric, odd, distinct from others

(Adj.)

Tottery

(Ch. 2)

To walk unsteadily; stagger

(adj.)

Cadaver

(Ch. 3)

A dead body

(noun)

Ornery

(Ch. 2 & 3)

Mean-spirited and disagreeable

(adj.)

Gallantly

(Ch. 5)

Nobly or selflessly

(adj.)

Diabolic

(Ch. 6)

Wicked or cruel

(adj.)

Philosopher

(ch.12)

One who lives and thinks according to a particular philosophy; invariably calm and rational

(noun)

Malevolent

(Ch. 13)

Having or exhibiting ill will; wishing harm to others; malicious

(adj.)

Gouged

(Ch. 14)

A scooping or digging action

(verb)

Cantankerous

(Ch. 16)

Ill-tempered, disagreeable

(adj)