The island south of Australia

to assist or encourage, especially in wrongdoing

mild and pleasant

to inflict physical punishment as a means of correction; to scold severely

to interpret or read (something confusing or hard to make out)

unconventional and slightly strange

a false or mistaken idea

thin and bony, starved looking; bare, barren

place of safety

having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned

to become weak, feeble, or dull; to droop; to be depressed or dispirited; to suffer neglect

A historical account or biography written from personal knowledge or special sources is called a memoir

a peng is a sudden sharp feeling of pain or distress

To rebuke someone is to express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their excellent behaviour