the science of osteology

legend, folklore

order or series of letters, the alphabet

a row of lamps, an illumination, pearl garland

a kind of ornament worn on the neck by women

be emaciated, become a bag of bones

a little rather than more

speak sweetly, Satirical: use obscenities, reproach

did not punish lightly even, cared lovingly

laughing in a pleasant way, some one's smile to be agreeable

a chain for the neck in which stones are set at intervals

(iron) talk abusive

a lamp to drop burning oil (as a good omen)

sparklers

flower making on clothes

sparks to fall (from a burning building), fire to break out

have wreaths laid

speak eloquently, soothing and sweet speaking from the mouth, sweetness is an expression of words

to place a wreath on a tomb or grave, to offer flowers at a shrine

embroider floral designs