Historical Fiction Settings

3 words in this vocabulary list

noun a fireplace or hearth, especially a large one in a medieval hall

  • The fireplace in the living room has a cozy ingle where we gather on cold winter nights.
  • Come sit by the ingle and warm up with a cup of hot chocolate.
  • Let's chill by the ingle and watch a movie tonight.
  • The ingle of friendship warms our hearts and brings us together.

noun a governor of a province in ancient Persia

  • The satrap was appointed by the king to govern the province.
  • The satrap was in charge of the region and made all the decisions.
  • The satrap had all the power in that area, like a boss.
  • The CEO of the company was like a satrap, with authority over all departments.

noun a place where an abbey once stood or was located

  • The abbeystede was a peaceful sanctuary for monks to practice their daily rituals.
  • Let's take a trip to the abbeystede and explore its historical significance.
  • I heard the abbeystede is haunted, wanna check it out?
  • In the hustle and bustle of the city, the abbeystede felt like a place frozen in time.