prō̍ trūd´ĕd: thrust out.

prow: the forepart of a vessel.

prowl´ĭng: going stealthily or slyly.

quạd´rụ pĕd: an animal having four feet.

quāint: odd; curious.

quạr´ry̆: the animal hunted.

qua̤r´tẽr stạff: a long, stout staff used as a weapon.

quĕst: search.

răm´pärts: walls surrounding a place for its defense.

rē̍ lŭc´tant: unwilling.