The chain of events

vaulted roof

a slate made of jasper

wages for odd days or for a break in work

boards, planks, platforms

flat diamond of cabochon set in a ring

roar with laughter or applause, make a great noise

join the dots, establish the linkage, discover the clues

beam cracking, beam or roof beam cracking (which is seems to be ominous)

extremely hard

clear, sift

ceiling

a ceiling-cloth

adamant, rude