gur - variant of goor, a coarse Indian sugar
break away - to start away with abruptness and force; to go off abruptly
extol - to raise high with praise; to praise highly; to magnify
brew - the action, process, or result, of brewing; the beverage, etc. brewed
yip - to utter a sharp cry or yelp hip
yup = yes hip
Babel - the city and tower, of which the attempted construction is described in Genesis xi, where the confusion of languages is said to have taken place.
lien - obs. pa. pple. of lie (v.)
pisspot* - a vessel, usually of earthenware, for urine; a chamber-pot
excellency - that in which a person or thing excels; an excellent feature or quality; as a title of honour: eminence, excellence.
clearer - one who or that which clears
megaphone* - to speak or utter (as) through a megaphone
tramble* - to roll over and over; to tumble, fall headlong (rare.)
firmament* - the arch or vault of heaven overhead, in which the clouds and the stars appear; the sky or heavens.
fundament - the foundation or base of a wall, building, etc.
tweedledee and tweedledum* - Used to suggest the contrast or combination of the sounds of high- and low-pitched musical instruments.
graciously - through, or by means of, divine grace; with kindness, friendliness, or gracious condescension.
shin - to 'use one's legs'; to move quickly
hast - 2nd pers. sing. pres. ind. of have
Garda - a member of the Garda Síochána; an Irish policeman
afterthought - reflection after the act; a thought which did not occur at the time when the matter to which it refers was under consideration: hence a later expedient, explanation, or device.
guardiance - guardianship