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Meanings of difficult words and phrases from the lesson:
No. | Words | Meanings |
1 | scrawny | unattractively thin and bony |
2 | lapping up | short quick movements of a cat's tongue to take liquid up into its mouth |
3 | throw her off the scent | mislead her, so she wont understand the real purpose |
4 | mane | a growth of long hair on the neck of a horse, lion, or other mammal |
5 | descendant | a person who is descended from a particular ancestor |
6 | stowaway | someone who hides himself in a ship to travel unnoticed |
7 | flourished | waved, to get the attention of someone |
8 | alarmed | feel frightened, in danger |
9 | awful | very bad or unpleasant |
10 | weird | strange or unusual |
11 | frightened out of wits | terrify, panic suddenly |
12 | scurried | move hurriedly with short quick steps |
13 | miserably | pitiable, unhappy manner |
14 | whizzing | move quickly through the air with a buzzing sound |
15 | crept | move slowly and carefully in order to avoid being heard or noticed |
16 | awkwardly | uncomfortably, uneasy |
17 | stumbled | trip repeatedly or make continuous mistakes |
18 | squawk | a loud, harsh noise |
19 | snooze | a short sleep |
20 | making himself quite at home | making himself comfortable, as if it was his home |
21 | fed up | tired and unhappy |
22 | withered | dry, wrinkled due to age |
23 | kept body and soul together | managed to stay alive |
24 | blisters | a small bubble or boil on the skin caused by friction, burning |
25 | gleaming | reflecting light, especially on a smooth polished surface |
26 | eyes filling | with tears, crying |
27 | blubbering | cry noisily, sob |
28 | shabby | in poor condition through long use or lack of care |
29 | sturdy | strong and solid |
30 | beamed | smile radiantly |
31 | muttering | say something in a low or barely audible voice |
32 | harassed | feeling tired due to having to many demands, stressed out |
33 | lurking | remaining hidden, like ready to attack |
34 | brashly | rash, energetic quality (of a young man) |
35 | flashed | glared |
36 | clattered | move about making a rattling noise |
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