Gather a variety of dictionaries and thesaurusi written for middle-school students as well as adults.

to embattle a wall

He was born with money. He married money.

“This here's my pard, Wilbur Coleman.” Wilbur opened his mouth to say something, but all that came out was a nervous squeak. “You got to pardon ol' Wilbur,” Stovepipe went on. “He ain't much for talkin', especially around beautisome ladies.