The Vocabulary of The Hobbit

1. Braces: "said our Mr. Baggins, and stuck one thumb behind his braces, and blew out another even bigger smoke-ring.(page 15)"  Braces: similar to suspenders, Braces are made of fabric or leather and made to hold up one's pants. e.x. Jack was incredibly embarrassed when he discovered his braces had come undone. 
2. Throng: "Let us join the throng! (page 20)" . Throng: a large group of people gathered closely together. e.x.: As John maneuvered through the throng inside the train station, he could see his Mother waving to Him.
3. Porter: "Some called for ale, and some for porter, and one for coffee, and all of them for cakes; so the hobbit was very busy for a while.(page 21)" Porter: a dark style of beer originating in 18th century London. e.x.: Because his bus hadn't yet arrived, Maxwell decided to pop into the pub for a quick bottle of porter.
4. Skriking: "Shrieking and skriking that followed were beyond description.(page 86)" Skriking: To cry. An onomatopoeic word that describes an irritating crying that gets on your nerves. e.x.: The baby's skriking was begin ning to annoy Samuel.
5. Meal: "Grinds hard stones to meal.(page 101)" Meal: a granular substance produced by grinding. e.x.: As Jim monitored the quarry, he could see the meal being excavated.
6. Antiquity: "He knew, of course, that the riddle-game was sacred and of immense antiquity.(page 104)" Antiquity: The quality of being old or ancient. e.x.: The baseball glove's antiquity increased its value.
7. Sorrel: "He nibbled a bit of sorrel, and he drank from a small mountain-stream that crossed the path.(page 124)" Sorrel: A European plant (genus rumex) of the dock family, with arrow-shaped leaves that are used in salads and cooking for their acidic flavor. e.x.: While in Europe, Seth bought some Sorrel seeds for his Mother.
8. Marjoram: "the thyme and the sage and the marjoram(page 124)" Marjoram: A southern European plant (organium majroana)of the mint family, used as a culinary herb. e.x.: Add the bay leaf, marjoram and thyme and cook gently for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
9. Eyries: ""Farewell!" they cried, "wherever you fare. till your eyries receive you at your journey's end!"(page 143)" Eyrie: the nest of an eagle or other bird of prey, built in a high inaccessible place. e.x.: As David continued climbing the mountain, he began to find several eyries.
10. Tenfold: ""My armour is like tenfold shields"(page 274)" Tenfold: ten times as great or as numerous. e.x.: The exterminator needed to use a tenfold increase of pesticides to rid the house of termites.
11. Dubious: "dragon-slayings historical, dubious and mythical(page 277)" Dubious: not certain of outcome. e.x.: The status of her car made Susan feel dubious she would reach her destination..
12. Pallid: "Slowly it grew to a little globe of pallid light.(page 286)" Pallid: lacking vigour or intensity. e.x.: As Samuel turned on the UV light he expected it to be very pallid, but was wrong.
13. Flagon: "bones were upon the floor among flagons and bowls(page 291)" Flagon: a large container in which drink is served, typically with a handle or spout. e.x.: The bartender handed Johnson several shot glasses and a flagon filled with whiskey.
14. Parley: "I will not parley, as I have said(page 319) Parley: a conference between opposing sides in a dispute, especially of terms for an armistice. e.x.: Jacob and his wife were known to constanly have parleys.
15. Succoured: :"he has succoured the people of the lake in their need(page 319)" Succour to give assistance or aid to. e.x.: When Hurricane Sandy hit, the victims were succoured by the red cross foundation.