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porch n. a covered shelter projecting in front of the entrance of a building

bounce v. move quickly up , back, or away from a surface after hitting it

thumbnail n. the nail of the thumbFlop down v. Fall downchunky a. bulky and thicksnub-nosed a. (of a person’s nose) short and

turned up at the endfreckle cover or become covered with

frecklesshrug v. raise (one’s shoulders ) slightly and

momentarily to express doubt, ignorance, or indifference

mud n.soft, sticky matter resulting from the mixing of earth and water

knobby-kneed n.gnawing a. persistently worrying or distressingsmudge v. cause (something) to become

messily smeared by rubbing it:muss v. make (someone’s hair or clothes)

untidy or messyshirttail n. the lower, typically curved, part of

a shirt which comes below the waist.

bet n. an act of betting a sum of moneyscuffing v. scrape or brush the surface of (a

shoe or other object) against something

duel n. a prearranged contest with deadly weapons between two people in order to settle a point of honour

dangle v. hang or swing looselypurr (of a cat ) make a low continuous

vibratory sound expressing

contentmentwitness a person who is present at the

signing of a document and signs it themselves to confirm this

nagging a. persistently painful or worryingblubber n. the fat of sea mammals, especially

whales and sealsfurtive(ly) a.

adv.suggestive of guilty nervousness

squeeze v. firmly press (something soft or yielding), typically with one’s fingers

barns n. a large farm building used for storing grain, hay, or straw or for housing livestock

manure n. animal dung used for fertilizing land

schemer a person who is involved in making secret or underhand plans.

drag pull (someone or something) along forcefully, roughly, or with difficulty

daisy n. flowersquirm v. wriggle or twist the body from side

to side, especially as a result of nervousness or discomfort

explode v. (of a person) suddenly give expression to violent emotion, especially anger

expect v. regard (something) as likely to happen

gulp down v. swallow (drink or food) quickly or in large mouthfuls, often audibly

crawler n. a thing that crawls or moves at a slow pace, especially an insect:

measly a. ridiculously small or fewigloo n. a dome-shaped Eskimo house,

typically built from blocks of solid snow

Stubborn(ly) a.adv.

difficult to move , remove, or cure

coaxe v. persuade (someone) gradually or gently to do something

crate n. a slatted wooden case used for transporting goods

wrestling n. the sport or activity of grappling

with an opponent and trying to throw or hold them down on the ground , typically according to a code of rules.

nip v.bite or pinch sharply

heap n. an untidy collection of objects placed haphazardly on top of each other

limber v. warm up in preparation for exercise or activity, especially sport or athletics

perspire v. give out sweat through the pores of the skin as a result of heat, physical exertion, or stress

slouch v. stand, move , or sit in a lazy, drooping way

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crawler n. a thing that crawls or moves at a slow pace, especially an insect

sprawl v. sit , lie, or fall with one’s arms and legs spread out in an ungainly way:

limp(ly) a. lacking internal strength or structure; not stiff or firm

steam v. give off or produce steam:barrel n. a cylindrical container bulging out

in the middle, traditionally made of wooden staves with metal hoops round them

souvenir n. a thing that is kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event

fink n. an unpleasant or contemptible person

flourish v. wave (something) about to attract attention

carve v. cut (a hard material) in order to produce an object, design, or inscription

peppered a. sprinkle or season (food) with pepper:

slice off v.phrase

cut of

beatific(ally) a.adv.

feeling or expressing blissful happiness

scrutinized v. examine or inspect closely and thoroughly

huddle v. crowd together ; nestle closelyquaver v. shake or tremble in speaking,

typically through nervousness or emotion

puff out v.phrase

swell or become swollen:

knothole n. a hole in a piece of timber where a knot has fallen out, or in a tree trunk where a branch has decayed.

shrill n. a shrill sound or cryiddle a. stupidmeadow a piece of grassland, especially

one used for hay:awful a. very bad or unpleasant:spike n. a thin, pointed piece of metal,

wood, or another rigid materialcreep v. move slowly and carefully in order

to avoid being heard or noticedtroglodycrosisBleat up v.

phrasespeak or complain in a weak, querulous, or foolish way

moan make a long, low sound expressing physical or mental suffering or sexual pleasure

daub v. carelessly coat or smear (a surface) with a thick or sticky substance

toppled v. overbalance or cause to overbalance and fall

chaff n. light-hearted joking; bantergazed v. look steadily and intently,

especially in admiration, surprise, or thought

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cornmeal n. meal made from corn, especially (in the US) maize flour or (in Scotland)

oatmealtrout n. a chiefly freshwater fish of the

salmon family, found in both Eurasia and North America and highly valued for food and game

smother sth/s.o with

v.phrase

cover someone or something entirely with:

bait n. food placed on a hook or in a net, trap , or fishing area to entice fish or other animals as prey

gores n. (of an animal such as a bull) pierce or stab (a person or other animal) with a horn or tusk

soggy a. very wet and softdraggle v. make (something) dirty or wet,

typically by trailing it through mud or water

yank pull with a jerkparsley n. a biennial plant with white flowers

and aromatic leaves which are either crinkly or flat and are used as a culinary herb and for garnishing food.

haddock n. a silvery-grey bottom-dwelling fish of North Atlantic coastal waters, related to the cod. It is popular as a food fish and is of great commercial value.

sucker n. a person or thing that sucks, in particular

eel a snake-like fish with a slender elongated body and poorly developed fins, proverbial for its slipperiness

aisle a passage between rows of seats in a building such as a church or theatre, an aircraft, or train

pew n. a long bench with a back, placed in rows in the main part of some churches to seat the congregation.

monument n. a statue, building, or other structure erected to commemorate a notable person or event:

cemetery n. a large burial ground, especially one not in a churchyard

slam v.shut (a door, window, or lid)

forcefully and loudlyKneel (past knelt )

be in or assume a position in which the body is supported by a knee or the knees, as when praying or showing submission

sob cry noisily, making loud, convulsive gasps

helpless(ly) a. unable to defend oneself or to act without help

bracketytacklers n. the equipment required for a task or

sporthurricane n. a storm with a violent wind, in

particular a tropical cyclone in the Caribbean.

sizzling very hotgrimace n. an ugly, twisted expression on a

person’s face, typically expressing disgust, pain, or wry amusement

hiss v. make a sharp sibilant sound as of the letter s

nudge v. prod (someone) gently with one’s elbow in order to attract attention

keelshrug v. raise (one’s shoulders ) slightly and

momentarily to express doubt, ignorance, or indifference

stutter talk with continued involuntary repetition of sounds, especially initial consonants:

faint v. lose consciousness for a short time because of a temporarily insufficient supply of oxygen to the brain

apoplectic(ally) a.adv.

overcome with anger; furious

insulting a. disrespectful or scornfully abusiveagony n. extreme physical or mental sufferinginterfere v. prevent (a process or activity) from

continuing or being carried out properly

sullen(ly) a.adv.

bad-tempered and sulky

suspicious(ly) a.adv.

having or showing a cautious distrust of someone or something

encyclopedia n. a book or set of books giving

information on many subjects or on many aspects of one subject and typically arranged alphabetically.

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hayloft n. a loft over a stable used for storing hay or straw.

sissy n. a person regarded as effeminate or cowardly

scrambling n. the action of scrambling up or over rough or steep ground , especially as a leisure activity

ladder n. a piece of equipment consisting of a series of bars or steps between two upright lengths of wood, metal, or rope, used for climbing up or down something.

pail n. a bucket.yucky a. messy or disgusting:indignant a. feeling or showing anger or

annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment

stubborn a. difficult to move , remove, or cureglimpse n. a momentary or partial viewpelting v. run somewhere very quickly:sensible a. done or chosen in accordance with

wisdom or prudence; likely to be of benefit

toss v. throw (something) somewhere lightly or casually:

slide (past slid ) out

v. move (something) smoothly along a surface

sneak (past snuck )

move or go in a furtive or stealthy way

block n. a large solid piece of hard material, especially rock, stone , or wood, typically with flat surfaces on each side

lit a. drunkbutcher shop n. A shop where sell meatjostle a. push , elbow, or bump against

(someone) roughly, typically in a crowd

din a loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise

lug carry or drag (a heavy or bulky object) with great effort

haunch a buttock and thigh considered together , in a human or animal.

tub n. a wide, open , deep, typically round container with a flat bottom used for holding liquids, growing plants, etc.

rear the back part of something, especially a building or vehicle

coil v. arrange (something long and flexible) in a coil

snaky(ly) a.adv.

like a snake in appearance; long and sinuous

wobble move or cause to move unsteadily from side to side

mammoth a. hugepython n. a large heavy-bodied non-venomous

snake occurring throughout the Old World tropics, killing prey by constriction and asphyxiation

gurgle v. make a hollow bubbling sound like that made by water running out of a bottle

taint v. contaminate or pollute (something)

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shiver v.shake slightly and uncontrollably as a result of being cold, frightened, or excited

discernible a. able to be discerned; perceptiblecozy a. giving a feeling of comfort, warmth,

and relaxationdrowse v. be half asleep; doze intermittentlyskip v. move along lightly, stepping from

one foot to the other with a hop or bounce

triumphant(ly) a.adv.

having won a battle or contest; victorious

serene a. calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil

lurk v. be or remain hidden so as to wait in ambush for someone or something

offhand a. ungraciously or offensively nonchalant or cool in manner

glum(ly) a.adv

looking or feeling dejected; morose

daub v. carelessly coat or smear (a surface) with a thick or sticky substance

grimy a. covered with or characterized by grime:

tentative(ly) a.adv

not certain or fixed ; provisional

stroll v. achieve a sporting victory without effort

airily adv. in a way that shows that one is not treating something as serious; casually

deal v.distribute (cards) in an orderly rotation to players for a game or round

swoosh v. move with a rushing soundgnaw v. bite at or nibble something

persistentlydisdainful(ly) a.

adv.showing contempt or lack of respect

peer v.look with difficulty or concentration at someone or something

chicken out v. withdraw from or fail in something through lack of nerve:

anxious a. feeling or showing worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome

scrape v. drag or pull a hard or sharp implement across (a surface or object) so as to remove dirt or other matter

lousy a. very poor or bad:clatter make or cause to make a continuous

rattling soundstride v. walk with long, decisive steps in a

specified direction:slat a thin, narrow piece of wood, plastic,

or metal, especially one of a series which overlap or fit into each other, as in a fence or a Venetian blind

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paw v. (of an animal) feel or scrape with a paw or hoof

sink n.a fixed basin with a water supply and outflow pipe

stuff v. fill (a receptacle or space ) tightly with something

virtuous a. having or showing high moral standards

nonchalant(ly) a.adv.

(of a person or manner) feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm:

ridiculous a. deserving or inviting derision or mockery; absurd

gesture n. a movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning

reponsibility n. the state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone

neutral a. not supporting or helping either side in a conflict, disagreement, etc.; impartial

hash v. make (meat or other food) into a hash.

weasel n. a deceitful or treacherous person:scornful(ly) a.

adv.feeling or expressing contempt or derision:

curious(ly) a.adv.

eager to know or learn something:

challenge n. a task or situation that tests someone’s abilities:

index n. an alphabetical list by title, author, or

other category of a collection of books or documents, for example in a library.

dredge v.sprinkle (food) with a powdered substance such as flour or sugar

steak n. high-quality beef taken from the hindquarters of the animal, typically cut into thick slices that are cooked by grilling or frying

spinkle v. cover (an object or surface) with small drops or particles of a substance

snout n. the projecting nose and mouth of an animal, especially a mammal

protruding a. sticking out; projectingrug n. a floor covering of thick woven

material or animal skin, typically not extending over the entire floor

envious a. feeling or showing envydrowsy a. sleepy and lethargic; half asleepbelch v. emit wind noisily from the stomach

through the mouth

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wrestle v. struggle with a difficulty or problemgleeful(ly) a.

adv.exuberantly or triumphantly joyful:

grip v. take and keep a firm hold of; grasp tightly

dopeydopily

a.adv.

stupefied by sleep or a drug

fuzzy a. difficult to perceive; indistinct or vague:

yank v. pull with a jerkspill cause or allow (liquid) to flow over

the edge of its container, especially unintentionally

clatter n. a continuous rattling sound as of hard objects falling or striking each other

dewy a. wet with dew

mealybug n. a small sap-sucking scale insect which is coated with a white powdery wax resembling meal and which can be a serious pest.

pup n. a young dog.thrashing n. an act of physically beating

someone; a beating:trick n. a cunning act or scheme intended to

deceive or outwit someonesiren n.

a device that makes a loud prolonged signal or warning sound

chomp v. munch or chew noisily or vigorouslychirp v. (of a small bird or an insect) make a

short, sharp, high-pitched soundmurmur n. a low continuous background noise:arise (past arose) v. come into being ; originatejunk n.

old or discarded articles that are considered useless or of little value

incident n. an instance of something happening; an event or occurrence

lick v. pass the tongue over (something) in order to taste, moisten, or clean it

flea n. a small wingless jumping insect which feeds on the blood of mammals and birds.

pelt v. hurl missiles repeatedly atwrench v. pull or twist suddenly and violently:

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tong n. an instrument with two movable arms that are joined at one end, used for picking up and holding things:

initial a. existing or occurring at the beginningdistressing a. causing anxiety, sorrow or pain;

upsettingfascinate v. attract the strong attention and

interest of (someone)tremble v. be in a state of extreme apprehensionfeeblefeebly

a.adv.

lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness

dribble v. (of a liquid) fall slowly in drops or a thin stream:

coreopsis n. a plant of the daisy family, which is cultivated for its rayed, typically yellow, flowers

fulmar n. a gull-sized grey and white seabird of the petrel family, with a stocky body and tubular nostrils.

defraud v. illegally obtain money from (someone) by deception

concede v. admit or agree that something is true after first denying or resisting it

piccalilli n. a pickle of chopped vegetables, mustard, and hot spices

glop n. sticky and amorphous matter, typically something unpleasant

slimy a. covered by or resembling slimestagnant a. (of a body of water or the

atmosphere of a confined space ) having no current or flow and often having an unpleasant smell as a consequence

muck n. dirt, rubbish, or waste matterstall n. an individual compartment for an

animal in a stable or cowshed, enclosed on three sides.

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burp v. noisily release air from the stomach through the mouth; belch

bug v. annoy or bother (someone)strain v. force (a part of one’s body or

oneself) to make an unusually great effort

sill a. a shelf or slab of stone , wood, or metal at the foot of a window opening or doorway.

fake a. Not realtrickle v. of a liquid) flow in a small streamhoarse(ly) a. (of a person’s voice) sounding rough

adv. and harsh, typically as the result of a sore throat or of shouting

cistern n. a tank for storing water, especially one supplying taps or as part of a flushing toilet.

chant n. a repeated rhythmic phrase, typically one shouted or sung in unison by a crowd

plank n. a long, thin, flat piece of timber, used especially in building and flooring.

split v.break or cause to break forcibly into parts, especially into halves or along the grain

babble v. talk rapidly and continuously in a foolish, excited, or incomprehensible way

naughty a. badly behaved; disobedientwindowpane n. a pane of glass in a windowdejected(ly) a.

adv.sad and depressed; dispirited

plunge v. jump or dive quickly and energetically

snatch v. quickly seize (something) in a rude or eager way

smolder v. burn slowly with smoke but no flame