| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Woleb | 'Below' spelled backwards — the shadow world beneath our own where the Creakers live. |
| nocturnal | Active at night. |
| dimension | A measurable extent; here used informally for an alternate world. |
| reluctant | Unwilling; hesitant. |
| portal | A doorway or gate, especially to another world or dimension. |