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Study Words from Adventures of Huckleberry Finn |
wind up | ![]() ![]() |
v. find yourself in an unexpected and usually unpleasant situation, especially as a result of what you do |
dismal | ![]() ![]() |
a. sad and without hope |
grumble | ![]() ![]() |
v. make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath |
victuals | ![]() ![]() |
n. food and drink |
snuff | ![]() ![]() |
n. tobacco in the form of a powder for breathing into the nose |
goggle | ![]() ![]() |
a. a stare with protruding eyes |
middling | ![]() ![]() |
a. moderate or average in size, amount, or rank |
fidgety | ![]() ![]() |
a. nervous and unable to relax |
scrunch | ![]() ![]() |
v. sit on one's heels v. make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surface |
harp | ![]() ![]() |
n. a large, wooden musical instrument with many strings that you play with the fingers |
reckon | ![]() ![]() |
v. judge to be probable v. have faith or confidence in |
budge | ![]() ![]() |
v. move very slightly |
shrivel | ![]() ![]() |
v. decrease in size, range, or extent |
scrape | ![]() ![]() |
v. (cause to) rub against a surface so that slight damage or an unpleasant noise is produced |
trance | ![]() ![]() |
n. a temporary mental condition in which someone is not completely conscious |
unhitch | ![]() ![]() |
v. unfasten or release from or as if from a hitch |
skiff | ![]() ![]() |
n. any of various small boats propelled by oars or by sails or by a motor |
poke | ![]() ![]() |
v. (cause something to) appear or stretch out from behind or through something else |
carcass | ![]() ![]() |
n. the dead body of an animal |
blot | ![]() ![]() |
v. dry a wet surface, or writing done in ink, by pressing something soft against it |
square | ![]() ![]() |
a. equal or level |
burglary | ![]() ![]() |
n. crime of illegally entering a building and stealing things |
muddled | ![]() ![]() |
a. in a state of bewildered or bewildering confusion or disorder |
dog-tired | ![]() ![]() |
a. extremely tired |
going-over | ![]() ![]() |
n. a careful look at all the parts of a thing or place, in order to find something |
providence | ![]() ![]() |
n. the protective care of God or of nature as a spiritual power |
ornery | ![]() ![]() |
a. having a difficult and contrary disposition |
whale | ![]() ![]() |
v. strike or hit vigorously |
sober | ![]() ![]() |
a. not affected by alcohol; not drunk |
hog | ![]() ![]() |
n. a pig, especially one that is allowed to grow large so that it can be eaten |
turnip | ![]() ![]() |
n. widely cultivated plant having a large fleshy edible white or yellow root |
powwow | ![]() ![]() |
v. hold a powwow, talk, conference or meeting |
parcel | ![]() ![]() |
n. a quantity or amount of something, especially as dealt with in one commercial transaction |
ambuscade | ![]() ![]() |
n. the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise |
slick | ![]() ![]() |
v. give a smooth and glossy appearance |
scour | ![]() ![]() |
v. clean with hard rubbing |
lick | ![]() ![]() |
v. find the solution to (a problem or question) v. take up with the tongue |
bust | ![]() ![]() |
v. break open or apart suddenly and forcefully |
numskull | ![]() ![]() |
n. a stupid person; these words are used to express a low opinion of someone's intelligence |
hash | ![]() ![]() |
v. cut into small pieces |
flat-head | ![]() ![]() |
n. a foolish person |
saphead | ![]() ![]() |
n. a stupid person |
raspy | ![]() ![]() |
a. unpleasantly harsh or grating in sound |
salt-cellar | ![]() ![]() |
n. a container for storing salt, now typically a closed container in the lid for sprinkling |
poke | ![]() ![]() |
v. involve yourself or take part in (something) that is not your responsibility |
stile | ![]() ![]() |
n. an upright that is a member in a door or window frame |
quarry | ![]() ![]() |
n. a person or animal being hunted or looked for |
devil | ![]() ![]() |
n. a cruel wicked and inhuman person |
shin | ![]() ![]() |
v. climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling |
slick | ![]() ![]() |
a. having a smooth, shiny surface |
greasy | ![]() ![]() |
a. covered with or full of fat or oil |
tan | ![]() ![]() |
v. thrash, whip |
jolt | ![]() ![]() |
n. a sudden violent movement |
hitch | ![]() ![]() |
v. fasten or tether with a rope |
bust | ![]() ![]() |
v. break open or apart suddenly and forcefully |
tilt | ![]() ![]() |
v. incline or bend from a vertical position |
starchy | ![]() ![]() |
a. rigidly formal |
frill | ![]() ![]() |
n. ornamental objects of no great value |
take down a peg | ![]() ![]() |
v. make (someone) feel less important or proud |
meddle | ![]() ![]() |
v. intrude in other people's affairs or business |
whack | ![]() ![]() |
n. the sound made by a sharp swift blow |
dandy | ![]() ![]() |
n. a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance |
bullyrag | ![]() ![]() |
v. intimidate by bullying |
cowhide | ![]() ![]() |
v. flog with a cowhide whip |
whoop | ![]() ![]() |
v. give a loud, excited shout, especially to show your enjoyment of or agreement with something |
temperance | ![]() ![]() |
n. control of your own behaviour, such as not drinking or eating too much |
porch | ![]() ![]() |
n. a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance |
stanchion | ![]() ![]() |
n. any vertical post or rod used as a support |
forty-rod | ![]() ![]() |
n. whiskey especially when cheap and strong |
fiddler | ![]() ![]() |
n. someone who manipulates in a nervous or unconscious manner |
take soundings | ![]() ![]() |
v. try to find out people's opinions on a subject |
thrash | ![]() ![]() |
v. hit a person or animal hard many times as a punishment |
dodge | ![]() ![]() |
v. make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid |
spite | ![]() ![]() |
v. hurt the feelings of |
skiff | ![]() ![]() |
n. any of various small boats propelled by oars or by sails or by a motor |
jolly | ![]() ![]() |
a. happy and smiling |
peck | ![]() ![]() |
v. give someone a quick kiss, especially on the side of the face |
welt | ![]() ![]() |
n. a raised, red area of skin caused by being hit or by cuts healing |
chink | ![]() ![]() |
n. a small narrow crack or opening |
cramped | ![]() ![]() |
a. constricted in size |
stow | ![]() ![]() |
v. fill by packing tightly |
wadding | ![]() ![]() |
n. any soft material used for filling a space, especially in order to protect something |
holler | ![]() ![]() |
n. a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal) |
swig | ![]() ![]() |
n. act of swallowing a large amount of a drink in a single action |
cane | ![]() ![]() |
n. a long stick used especially by old, ill, or blind people to help them walk |
nabob | ![]() ![]() |
n. a wealthy man (especially one who made his fortune in the Orient) |
prowl | ![]() ![]() |
v. move about in or as if in a predatory manner |
infernal | ![]() ![]() |
a. extremely evil or cruel; expressive of cruelty or befitting hell |
shin | ![]() ![]() |
n. the front part of your leg between your knee and your foot |
delirium | ![]() ![]() |
n. a state of being unable to think or speak clearly because of fever or mental confusion |
delirium tremens | ![]() ![]() |
n. a physical condition, drinking too much, in which you shake without stopping and see imaginary things |
fag | ![]() ![]() |
v. exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress |
by and by | ![]() ![]() |
ad. after a short period |
wallow | ![]() ![]() |
v. rise up as if in waves |
clasp-knife | ![]() ![]() |
n. a knife with a blade that folds into the handle |
ramrod | ![]() ![]() |
n. a long, thin rod used for pushing explosives, bullets, etc. into old types of gun |
budge | ![]() ![]() |
v. move very slightly |
roust | ![]() ![]() |
v. cause to get up or start moving; treat roughly; |
palaver | ![]() ![]() |
v. speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly |
limb | ![]() ![]() |
n. a large branch of a tree |
gully | ![]() ![]() |
n. a narrow valley or channel with steep sides, made by a fast-flowing stream |
shanty | ![]() ![]() |
n. small crude shelter used as a dwelling |
bead | ![]() ![]() |
n. a small knob forming the front sight of a gun |
prowl | ![]() ![]() |
v. move about in or as if in a predatory manner |
shove | ![]() ![]() |
v. push roughly |
speck | ![]() ![]() |
n. a slight but appreciable amount n. a tiny piece of anything |
wadding | ![]() ![]() |
n. soft, thick material used to line garments or pack fragile items; |
gourd | ![]() ![]() |
n. a large fruit that has a hard shell and cannot be eaten, or the shell of this fruit used as a container |
skillet | ![]() ![]() |
n. a pan used for frying foods |
slough | ![]() ![]() |
n. an area of soft, wet land |
sift | ![]() ![]() |
v. distinguish and separate out |
whetstone | ![]() ![]() |
n. fine-grained stone used for sharpening cutting tools; |
slink | ![]() ![]() |
v. walk stealthily |
abreast | ![]() ![]() |
ad. used to say that two or more people are next to each other and moving in the same direction |
rip | ![]() ![]() |
v. tear or be torn violently, pull apart |
mumble | ![]() ![]() |
v. talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice |
dent | ![]() ![]() |
n. an impression in a surface (as made by a blow) |
creep | ![]() ![]() |
v. grow or spread, often in such a way as to cover (a surface) |
stern | ![]() ![]() |
n. the rear part of a ship |
freckled | ![]() ![]() |
a. having small, pale brown spots on the skin, usually on the face |
sift | ![]() ![]() |
v. distinguish and separate out |
jabber | ![]() ![]() |
v. talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner |
doze off | ![]() ![]() |
v. start to sleep, especially during the day |
quicksilver | ![]() ![]() |
n. the liquid metal mercury |
dab | ![]() ![]() |
n. a light touch or stroke |
munch | ![]() ![]() |
v. chew noisily |
haggle | ![]() ![]() |
v. cut roughly or clumsily |
swash | ![]() ![]() |
v. make violent, noisy movements |
sneak | ![]() ![]() |
v. put, bring, or take in a secretive or furtive manner |
brash | ![]() ![]() |
a. offensively bold |
bust | ![]() ![]() |
v. break open or apart suddenly and forcefully |
fantods | ![]() ![]() |
n. (pl) a state of irritability and tension |
loll | ![]() ![]() |
v. hang loosely or laxly v. be lazy or idle |
cavern | ![]() ![]() |
n. any large dark enclosed space; a large cave |
bunch | ![]() ![]() |
v. pull together or gather into a unit |
hogshead | ![]() ![]() |
n. a large cask or barrel |
thrash | ![]() ![]() |
v. move from side to side in a violent or uncontrolled way |
hunk | ![]() ![]() |
n. a large piece of something without definite shape |
bluff | ![]() ![]() |
n. a high steep bank |
tame | ![]() ![]() |
a. very restrained or quiet |
budge | ![]() ![]() |
v. move very slightly |
charcoal | ![]() ![]() |
n. a hard, black substance similar to coal that can be used as fuel or, in the form of sticks to draw with |
calico | ![]() ![]() |
n. coarse cloth with a bright print |
speckled | ![]() ![]() |
a. covered or marked with large number of small spots or patches of colour; |
seedy | ![]() ![]() |
a. shabby and untidy a. morally degraded |
trunk | ![]() ![]() |
n. luggage consisting of a large strong case used when traveling or for storage |
tallow | ![]() ![]() |
n. obtained from suet and used in making soap, candles and lubricants |
hatchet | ![]() ![]() |
n. weapon consisting of a fighting ax; used by North American Indians |
vial | ![]() ![]() |
n. a small bottle that contains a drug |
curry-comb | ![]() ![]() |
n. a comb made of rows of metallic teeth and used especially to curry horses |
haul | ![]() ![]() |
n. pull something heavy slowly and with difficulty |
rummage | ![]() ![]() |
v. search for something by moving things around carelessly and looking into, under, and behind them |
rake in | ![]() ![]() |
v. earn or get a large amount of money |
varmint | ![]() ![]() |
n. troublesome wild animal |
rattle | ![]() ![]() |
n. the part of a rattlesnake's tail that produces a noise |
brag | ![]() ![]() |
v. speak too proudly about what you have done or what you own |
edgeways | ![]() ![]() |
ad. with the narrowest part going first |
catfish | ![]() ![]() |
n. a fish with a flat head and long hairs around its mouth that lives in rivers or lakes |
spool | ![]() ![]() |
n. a cylinder that is wider at each end, around which esp. thread, wire, or film is wrapped |
peddle | ![]() ![]() |
v. travel about with wares for sale |
britches | ![]() ![]() |
n. (pl) trousers, especially those that do not cover the whole of the leg |
clatter | ![]() ![]() |
n. talking noisily or rapidly |
lot | ![]() ![]() |
n. one's way of life or worldly fate |
nigh | ![]() ![]() |
ad. near in time or place or relationship |
lynch | ![]() ![]() |
v. kill someone who has not been found guilty of a crime at a legal trial |
bother | ![]() ![]() |
v. cause inconvenience or discomfort to |
sly | ![]() ![]() |
a. marked by skill in deception |
cornered | ![]() ![]() |
a. forced into place or situation from which it is hard to escape |
bang | ![]() ![]() |
v. strike violently |
hank | ![]() ![]() |
n. a coil of rope or wool or yarn |
yarn | ![]() ![]() |
n. a fine cord of twisted fibers |
poke fun at | ![]() ![]() |
v. make someone seem stupid by making jokes about them or laughing unkindly |
make a clean breast | ![]() ![]() |
v. speak openly and honestly |
hocus | ![]() ![]() |
v. deceive |
contrive | ![]() ![]() |
v. make or work out a plan for, devise |
hump | ![]() ![]() |
v. round one's back by bending forward and drawing the shoulders forward |
cove | ![]() ![]() |
n. a small inlet n. small or narrow cave in the side of a cliff or mountain |
towhead | ![]() ![]() |
n. a ridge of sand built up by currents especially in a river or in coastal waters |
harrow | ![]() ![]() |
n. an implement consisting of a heavy frame set with teeth or tines which is dragged over plowed land |
jabber | ![]() ![]() |
v. talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner |
snug | ![]() ![]() |
a. offering safety; well protected or concealed |
wigwam | ![]() ![]() |
n. a Native American lodge frequently having an oval shape and covered with bark or hides |
dirt | ![]() ![]() |
n. dust, soil, or any substance that makes a surface not clean |
sloppy | ![]() ![]() |
a. wet or smeared with a spilled liquid or moist material |
snag | ![]() ![]() |
n. an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart |
water-fowl | ![]() ![]() |
n. ducks, geese, or other large aquatic birds |
slink | ![]() ![]() |
v. walk away from somewhere quietly so that you are not noticed |
pilot-house | ![]() ![]() |
n. a deckhouse for a ship's helmsman containing the steering wheel, compass, and navigating equipment |
texas | ![]() ![]() |
n. a structure on the awning deck of a steamer that contains the officers' cabins |
rummage | ![]() ![]() |
v. search for something by moving things around carelessly and looking into |
sneak | ![]() ![]() |
v. put, bring, or take in a secretive or furtive manner |
fend | ![]() ![]() |
v. try to manage without help v. withstand the force of something |
wail | ![]() ![]() |
v. emit long loud cries |
derrick | ![]() ![]() |
n. a type of crane, used for moving things on and off ships |
betwixt | ![]() ![]() |
ad. in the interval |
shrivel | ![]() ![]() |
v. wither, as with a loss of moisture v. decrease in size, range, or extent |
blubber | ![]() ![]() |
v. cry in a noisy way like a child |
crawfish | ![]() ![]() |
v. make a retreat from an earlier commitment or activity |
slant | ![]() ![]() |
v. (cause to) lean in a position that is not vertical |
moan | ![]() ![]() |
n. an utterance expressing pain or disapproval |
stern | ![]() ![]() |
n. the rear part of a ship |
prowl | ![]() ![]() |
v. move about in or as if in a predatory manner |
scrabble | ![]() ![]() |
v. use your fingers to quickly find something that you cannot see |
shutter | ![]() ![]() |
n. a hinged blind for a window |
skylight | ![]() ![]() |
n. a window in a roof to admit daylight |
jerk | ![]() ![]() |
v. move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions |
careen | ![]() ![]() |
v. move sideways or in an unsteady way |
yarn | ![]() ![]() |
n. the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events |
scrape | ![]() ![]() |
n. a difficult or slightly dangerous situation that you cause by your own silly behaviour |
boom | ![]() ![]() |
v. make a deep hollow sound |
let up | ![]() ![]() |
v. diminish or slow down |
whimper | ![]() ![]() |
v. cry weakly or softly |
plunder | ![]() ![]() |
n. goods or money obtained illegally |
hustle | ![]() ![]() |
v. move or cause to move energetically or busily |
jackstaff | ![]() ![]() |
n. short staff at ship's bow |
roost | ![]() ![]() |
v. sit, as on a branch |
bitt | ![]() ![]() |
n. a strong post (as on a wharf or quay or ship for attaching mooring lines) |
dang | ![]() ![]() |
a. used for emphasis |
tavern | ![]() ![]() |
n. a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks |
slant | ![]() ![]() |
n. a biased way of looking at or presenting something |
gaudy | ![]() ![]() |
n. having too many bright colors |
bug | ![]() ![]() |
v. of the eyes: protrude, bulge, often used with out |
whack | ![]() ![]() |
n. the sound made by a sharp swift blow |
harem | ![]() ![]() |
n. living quarters reserved for wives and concubines and female relatives in a Muslim household |
flutter | ![]() ![]() |
v. move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart |
sapling | ![]() ![]() |
n. young tree |
budge | ![]() ![]() |
v. move very slightly |
fidgety | ![]() ![]() |
a. nervous and unable to relax |
whoop | ![]() ![]() |
v. give a loud, excited shout, especially to show your enjoyment of or agreement with something |
tear | ![]() ![]() |
v. move very quickly |
tangle | ![]() ![]() |
v. disarrange or rumple; dishevel |
snag | ![]() ![]() |
n. an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart |
cut bank | ![]() ![]() |
n. a steep bare slope formed typically by stream erosion |
dodge | ![]() ![]() |
n. a clever, dishonest way of avoiding something |
claw | ![]() ![]() |
v. move as if by clawing, seizing, or digging |
jest | ![]() ![]() |
n. something that is said or done in order to be funny |
aggravate | ![]() ![]() |
v. make worse v. exasperate or irritate |
scow | ![]() ![]() |
n. a large flat-bottomed boat with broad square ends used chiefly for transporting bulk material |
green hand | ![]() ![]() |
n. an unusual ability to make plants grow |
scorch | ![]() ![]() |
v. burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color |
fidget | ![]() ![]() |
v. move restlessly |
ell | ![]() ![]() |
n. a former English unit of length (as for cloth) equal to 45 inches |
flat-footed | ![]() ![]() |
ad. in an open and determined manner |
in a sweat | ![]() ![]() |
ad. very nervous or worried about something |
tuck | ![]() ![]() |
n. active bodily or mental strength or force |
spunk | ![]() ![]() |
n. the courage to carry on |
buckle | ![]() ![]() |
v. apply oneself with vigor |
infernal | ![]() ![]() |
a. extremely evil or cruel; expressive of cruelty or befitting hell |
square | ![]() ![]() |
ad. in a straightforward or honest manner |
heave | ![]() ![]() |
v. throw with great effort |
confound | ![]() ![]() |
v. be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly |
blubber | ![]() ![]() |
v. utter while weeping |
nab | ![]() ![]() |
v. take into custody |
trot-line | ![]() ![]() |
n. a long heavy fishing line to which several hooks are attached in series |
yell | ![]() ![]() |
n. a loud sharp penetrating cry or noise |
churn | ![]() ![]() |
v. stir or agitate violently |
prowl | ![]() ![]() |
v. move about in or as if in a predatory manner |
budge | ![]() ![]() |
v. move very slightly |
wince | ![]() ![]() |
n. the facial expression of sudden pain |
pry | ![]() ![]() |
v. move or force, especially in an effort to get something open |
fret | ![]() ![]() |
v. worry unnecessarily or excessively |
cob pipe | ![]() ![]() |
n. a tobacco pipe with a bowl made of a corncob |
slouch | ![]() ![]() |
n. an awkward fellow |
rattle | ![]() ![]() |
v. make short successive sounds |
tucker | ![]() ![]() |
v. tire extremely or completely |
outlandish | ![]() ![]() |
a. of or relating to another country |
crockery | ![]() ![]() |
n. cups, plates, bowls, etc., used to serve food and drink, especially made of china |
bag | ![]() ![]() |
v. bulge out; form a bulge outward, or be so full as to appear to bulge |
crayon | ![]() ![]() |
n. writing implement consisting of a colored stick of composition wax used for writing and drawing |
reticule | ![]() ![]() |
n. a woman's drawstring handbag |
pensive | ![]() ![]() |
a. deeply or seriously thoughtful |
mash | ![]() ![]() |
v. talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions |
locket | ![]() ![]() |
n. a small ornamental case, usually contains a picture or a lock of hair and is worn on a necklace |
fan-tods | ![]() ![]() |
n. (pl) a state of irritability and tension |
scrap-book | ![]() ![]() |
n. a blank book in which various items are collected and preserved |
obituary | ![]() ![]() |
n. a notice of someone's death; usually includes a short biography |
tribute | ![]() ![]() |
n. something given or done as an expression of esteem |
bushels | ![]() ![]() |
n. (pl) a large quantity |
aristocracy | ![]() ![]() |
n. the most powerful members of a society n. a privileged class holding hereditary titles |
paly | ![]() ![]() |
a. somewhat pale |
complexion | ![]() ![]() |
n. texture and appearance of the skin of the face |
mahogany | ![]() ![]() |
n. a dark red-brown wood used to make furniture |
flicker | ![]() ![]() |
v. appear or pass briefly or quickly v. flash intermittently |
cloud bank | ![]() ![]() |
n. a big, low mass of cloud |
decanter | ![]() ![]() |
n. a bottle with a stopper; for serving wine or water |
mite | ![]() ![]() |
n. a very little |
tumbler | ![]() ![]() |
n. a glass with a flat bottom but no handle or stem |
wilt | ![]() ![]() |
v. lose strength |
junket | ![]() ![]() |
n. a trip made by an official at public expense |
clan | ![]() ![]() |
n. group of people related by blood or marriage |
pommel | ![]() ![]() |
n. the usually rounded part that sticks up at the front of a saddle |
dodge | ![]() ![]() |
v. make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid |
crib | ![]() ![]() |
n. a bin or granary for storing grains |
carve | ![]() ![]() |
v. engrave or cut by chipping away at a surface |
nip and tuck | ![]() ![]() |
a. being so close that the lead or advantage shifts rapidly from one opponent to another |
pepper | ![]() ![]() |
v. hit with or as if with rapid repeated blows |
ornery | ![]() ![]() |
a. having a difficult and contrary disposition |
preaching | ![]() ![]() |
n. an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service) |
puncheon | ![]() ![]() |
n. a split log or heavy slab with the face smoothed |
ransack | ![]() ![]() |
v. search thoroughly |
swamp | ![]() ![]() |
n. low land that is seasonally flooded; has more woody plants than a marsh and better drainage than a bog |
cavort | ![]() ![]() |
v. engage in extravagant behavior |
squat | ![]() ![]() |
v. occupy (a dwelling) illegally |
devilment | ![]() ![]() |
n. reckless mischief |
crick | ![]() ![]() |
n. a natural stream of water normally smaller than and often tributary to a river |
cramped | ![]() ![]() |
a. constricted in size |
smothery | ![]() ![]() |
a. airless |
screak | ![]() ![]() |
v. make a harsh shrill noise |
jumble | ![]() ![]() |
v. mix up in a confused or untidy way |
snag | ![]() ![]() |
n. an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart |
gar | ![]() ![]() |
n. freshwater garfish of North America |
galoot | ![]() ![]() |
n. a disreputable or clumsy man |
crawly | ![]() ![]() |
a. producing a nervous shivery apprehension |
belch | ![]() ![]() |
v. expel gas from the stomach |
wink | ![]() ![]() |
v. gleam or glow intermittently |
powwow | ![]() ![]() |
n. an American Indian meeting or gathering for making decisions or for ceremonies or celebrations |
chute | ![]() ![]() |
n. sloping channel through which things can descend |
battered | ![]() ![]() |
a. injured by repeated blows or punishment |
ornery | ![]() ![]() |
a. having a difficult and contrary disposition |
enamel | ![]() ![]() |
n. any smooth glossy coating that resembles ceramic glaze |
pert | ![]() ![]() |
a. (esp. of a young woman) energetic, enthusiastic, and confident |
uppish | ![]() ![]() |
a. arrogantly self-assertive |
forlorn | ![]() ![]() |
a. marked by or showing hopelessness |
huffy | ![]() ![]() |
a. quick to take offense a. roused to anger |
humbug | ![]() ![]() |
n. deceptive talk or behaviour; boiled sweet |
one-horse | ![]() ![]() |
a. small and insignificant |
overhaul | ![]() ![]() |
v. examine thoroughly |
tick | ![]() ![]() |
n. the fabric case of a mattress, pillow, or bolster |
cob | ![]() ![]() |
n. a rounded mass, lump, or heap |
haughty | ![]() ![]() |
a. showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior |
white-caps | ![]() ![]() |
n. (pl) waves crest breaking into white foam |
sockdolager | ![]() ![]() |
n. forceful blow; exceptional person or thing; |
snag | ![]() ![]() |
n. tree or branch embedded in a lake or stream bed and constituting a hazard to navigation |
ratty | ![]() ![]() |
a. resembling or characteristic of rat, bad-tempered and irritable; |
phrenology | ![]() ![]() |
n. a now abandoned study of the shape of skull as indicative of the strengths of different faculties |
tread the boards | ![]() ![]() |
v. perform on a stage as an actor |
ruffled | ![]() ![]() |
a. having flowers or leaves with wavy edges |
calico | ![]() ![]() |
n. coarse cloth with a bright print |
spread-eagle | ![]() ![]() |
a. boastful exaggeration |
prance | ![]() ![]() |
v. walk or move in a spirited manner |
trough | ![]() ![]() |
n. a container (usually in a barn or stable) from which cattle or horses feed |
stomp | ![]() ![]() |
v. walk heavily |
on the sly | ![]() ![]() |
ad. in a manner intended to avoid notice |
hymn | ![]() ![]() |
n. a song of praise or joy |
brazen | ![]() ![]() |
a. marked by shameless or disrespectful boldness |
contrite | ![]() ![]() |
a. feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses |
swab | ![]() ![]() |
v. apply (usually a liquid) to a surface |
chipper | ![]() ![]() |
v. mark by a gay lightness and vivacity |
bray | ![]() ![]() |
v. laugh loudly and harshly |
jackass | ![]() ![]() |
n. stupid person; male ass or donkey; |
lath | ![]() ![]() |
n. a narrow thin strip of wood used as backing for plaster |
encore | ![]() ![]() |
n. an extra or repeated performance; usually given in response to audience demand |
soliloquy | ![]() ![]() |
n. a (usually long) dramatic speech intended to give the illusion of unspoken reflections |
sublime | ![]() ![]() |
a. inspiring awe a. worthy of adoration or reverence |
stagger | ![]() ![]() |
v. walk as if unable to control one's movements |
moan | ![]() ![]() |
n. an utterance expressing pain or disapproval |
knock spots off | ![]() ![]() |
v. be much better than (someone or something) |
calamity | ![]() ![]() |
n. an event resulting in great loss and misfortune |
loaf | ![]() ![]() |
v. spend time in idleness |
shackly | ![]() ![]() |
a. having joints apparently not closely articulated |
stilt | ![]() ![]() |
n. a column of wood or steel or concrete that is driven into the ground to provide support for a structure |
awning | ![]() ![]() |
n. a canopy made of canvas to shelter people or things from rain or sun |
whittle | ![]() ![]() |
v. cut small bits or pare shavings from |
ornery | ![]() ![]() |
a. having a difficult and contrary disposition |
plug | ![]() ![]() |
n. a flat compressed cake of tobacco |
gnaw | ![]() ![]() |
v. bite or chew on with the teeth |
sarcastic | ![]() ![]() |
a. expressing or expressive of ridicule that wounds |
sow | ![]() ![]() |
n. an adult female hog |
turpentine | ![]() ![]() |
n. a strong-smelling, colorless liquid used to thin paint |
sass | ![]() ![]() |
v. answer back in an impudent or insolent manner |
vittles | ![]() ![]() |
n. (pl) supplies of food |
sober | ![]() ![]() |
a. completely lacking in playfulness |
blackguard | ![]() ![]() |
v. subject to laughter or ridicule |
claw | ![]() ![]() |
v. move as if by clawing, seizing, or digging |
squirm | ![]() ![]() |
v. move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling) |
scrouge | ![]() ![]() |
v. press on |
jaw | ![]() ![]() |
v. talk especially abusively, indignantly |
lanky | ![]() ![]() |
a. tall and thin |
lynch | ![]() ![]() |
v. kill without legal sanction |
whoop | ![]() ![]() |
v. be rushed through by acclamation or with noisy support |
tromp | ![]() ![]() |
v. walk heavily |
mush | ![]() ![]() |
n. something soft and spongy or shapeless |
buck | ![]() ![]() |
n. man |
wench | ![]() ![]() |
n. informal terms for a (young) woman |
paling | ![]() ![]() |
n. a fence made of upright pickets |
racket | ![]() ![]() |
n. a loud confused noise |
sneaky | ![]() ![]() |
a. furtive |
pluck | ![]() ![]() |
n. courageous |
cast-out | ![]() ![]() |
v. drive out |
droop | ![]() ![]() |
v. hang loosely or laxly |
bully | ![]() ![]() |
a. very good of its kind |
parasol | ![]() ![]() |
n. a lightweight umbrella used as a sunshade |
airy | ![]() ![]() |
a. open to or abounding in fresh air |
rein | ![]() ![]() |
n. one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse |
knuckle | ![]() ![]() |
n. a joint of a finger when the fist is closed |
hump | ![]() ![]() |
v. round one's back by bending forward and drawing the shoulders forward |
cavort | ![]() ![]() |
v. play boisterously |
bridle | ![]() ![]() |
n. the headgear with which a horse is governed |
sot | ![]() ![]() |
n. a chronic drinker |
astraddle | ![]() ![]() |
ad. with legs stretched widely on each side; |
afire | ![]() ![]() |
a. lighted up by or as by fire or flame |
reel | ![]() ![]() |
v. turn or move round and round |
sheepish | ![]() ![]() |
a. showing a sense of shame |
lunkhead | ![]() ![]() |
n. slow-witted person |
tend | ![]() ![]() |
v. have care of or look after v. manage or run |
outfit | ![]() ![]() |
n. a set of clothes worn for a particular occasion or activity |
caper | ![]() ![]() |
v. run and jump about in an energetic, happy way |
cram | ![]() ![]() |
v. put something somewhere so that the space is completely filled |
shin | ![]() ![]() |
v. climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling |
dicken | ![]() ![]() |
n. an evil spirit |
gaudy | ![]() ![]() |
n. marked by extravagance or sometimes tasteless showiness |
pan out | ![]() ![]() |
v. happen, end, or develop in a particular way |
mum | ![]() ![]() |
a. failing to speak or communicate etc when expected to |
hog | ![]() ![]() |
v. take in excess of one's due |
heave | ![]() ![]() |
v. throw with great effort |
whack | ![]() ![]() |
v. strike with a smart or resounding blow |
collar | ![]() ![]() |
v. get control of |
ram | ![]() ![]() |
n. a male sheep |
ornery | ![]() ![]() |
a. having a difficult and contrary disposition |
shingle | ![]() ![]() |
n. a small signboard |
lath | ![]() ![]() |
n. a narrow thin strip of wood used as backing for plaster |
duds | ![]() ![]() |
n. informal terms for clothing |
starchy | ![]() ![]() |
a. rigidly formal |
pious | ![]() ![]() |
a. marked by conspicuous religiosity |
scoot | ![]() ![]() |
v. run or move very quickly or hastily |
jake | ![]() ![]() |
a. all right |
swab | ![]() ![]() |
v. apply (usually a liquid) to a surface |
dissenter | ![]() ![]() |
n. a person who dissents from some established policy |
hustle | ![]() ![]() |
v. move or cause to move energetically or busily |
slouch | ![]() ![]() |
n. an awkward fellow |
yawl | ![]() ![]() |
n. a ship's small boat |
blubber | ![]() ![]() |
v. utter while weeping |
disciple | ![]() ![]() |
n. someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another |
hunch | ![]() ![]() |
v. push or put (someone or something) in a rough, careless, or hasty manner |
droop | ![]() ![]() |
v. hang loosely or laxly |
slobber | ![]() ![]() |
v. allow saliva or food to run out of the mouth |
flapdoodle | ![]() ![]() |
n. nonsense |
slush | ![]() ![]() |
n. partly melted or watery snow |
bust | ![]() ![]() |
n. a complete failure |
hogwash | ![]() ![]() |
n. unacceptable behavior (especially ludicrously false statements) |
passel | ![]() ![]() |
n. large group of people or things |
saphead | ![]() ![]() |
n. a stupid person |
paw | ![]() ![]() |
v. touch clumsily |
sift | ![]() ![]() |
v. distinguish and separate out |
bust | ![]() ![]() |
v. break open or apart suddenly and forcefully |
dodge | ![]() ![]() |
n. an act of evading by sudden bodily movement |
rake | ![]() ![]() |
v. search in a container by moving the contents around quickly |
vale | ![]() ![]() |
n. a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river |
iron-jawed | ![]() ![]() |
a. rigorously determined |
orgy | ![]() ![]() |
n. an occasion when a group of people behave in a wild uncontrolled way |
afflict | ![]() ![]() |
v. cause great unhappiness for; distress |
lingo | ![]() ![]() |
n. a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves) |
impostor | ![]() ![]() |
n. a person who makes deceitful pretenses |
stomp | ![]() ![]() |
v. walk heavily |
cot | ![]() ![]() |
n. a small bed that folds up for storage or transport |
garret | ![]() ![]() |
n. floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage |
pallet | ![]() ![]() |
n. a portable platform for storing or moving goods that are stacked on it |
frock | ![]() ![]() |
n. a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice |
trunk | ![]() ![]() |
n. luggage consisting of a large strong case used when traveling or for storage |
knickknack | ![]() ![]() |
n. a small inexpensive mass-produced article |
jimcrack | ![]() ![]() |
n. a showy object of little use or value |
cubby | ![]() ![]() |
n. a small, snug place (as for hiding or storage) |
ornery | ![]() ![]() |
a. having a difficult and contrary disposition |
humbug | ![]() ![]() |
n. deceptive talk or behaviour; boiled sweet; |
blest | ![]() ![]() |
a. highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace) |
pew | ![]() ![]() |
n. long bench with backs; used in church by the congregation |
pulpit | ![]() ![]() |
n. a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it |
eavesdrop | ![]() ![]() |
v. listen without the speaker's knowledge |
passel | ![]() ![]() |
n. large group of people or things; |
cram | ![]() ![]() |
v. put something somewhere so that the space is completely filled |
parlor | ![]() ![]() |
n. a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax |
row | ![]() ![]() |
n. a noisy disturbance or quarrel |
racket | ![]() ![]() |
n. confused clattering noise |
whack | ![]() ![]() |
n. the sound made by a sharp swift blow |
droop | ![]() ![]() |
v. hang loosely or laxly; sink gradually |
sneak | ![]() ![]() |
v. put, bring, or take in a secretive or furtive manner |
mush | ![]() ![]() |
n. a thick porridge made with cornmeal boiled in water or milk |
hog | ![]() ![]() |
v. take or use in a way that keeps others from having or using |
sly | ![]() ![]() |
n. wise in practical affairs |
congregation | ![]() ![]() |
n. a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church |
tickle | ![]() ![]() |
v. touch (a body part) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause movements |
chip in | ![]() ![]() |
v. give or supply (something, such as money or time) as a part or share |
bill | ![]() ![]() |
v. announce (something, such as a performance) especially by posters or placards |
jolt | ![]() ![]() |
n. an abrupt, sharp, jerky blow or movement |
flatfooted | ![]() ![]() |
ad. in an open and determined manner |
raspy | ![]() ![]() |
a. unpleasantly harsh or grating in sound |
song | ![]() ![]() |
n. a small amount |
snarl | ![]() ![]() |
v. make an angry vicious expression |
sass | ![]() ![]() |
v. answer back in an impudent or insolent manner |
budge | ![]() ![]() |
v. move very slightly |
blest | ![]() ![]() |
a. highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace) |
shoal | ![]() ![]() |
n. a sandbank in a stretch of water that is visible at low tide |
shove | ![]() ![]() |
v. press or force v. push roughly |
grit | ![]() ![]() |
n. fortitude and determination |
sand | ![]() ![]() |
n. firm resolution |
numskull | ![]() ![]() |
n. a stupid person; these words are used to express a low opinion of someone's intelligence |
harrow | ![]() ![]() |
n. a cultivator that pulverizes or smooths the soil |
slouch | ![]() ![]() |
n. one that is unimpressive, a lazy or incompetent person |
hitch | ![]() ![]() |
v. catch or fasten by or as if by a hook or knot |
muggins | ![]() ![]() |
n. (pl) person lacking in common sense |
chip | ![]() ![]() |
v. break off in small pieces |
goody-goody | ![]() ![]() |
a. affectedly or ingratiatingly good or proper |
nary | ![]() ![]() |
a. (used with singular count nouns) colloquial for 'not a' or 'not one' or 'never a' |
jug | ![]() ![]() |
n. a container for holding liquids that has a handle and a shaped opening at the top for pouring |
candid | ![]() ![]() |
a. openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness |
blether | ![]() ![]() |
v. talk foolishly |
tavern | ![]() ![]() |
n. a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks |
nuts | ![]() ![]() |
a. informal or slang terms for mentally irregular; filled with or marked by enthusiasm |
complice | ![]() ![]() |
n. one that accompanies another |
yarn | ![]() ![]() |
n. the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events |
chaw | ![]() ![]() |
v. chew without swallowing |
snake | ![]() ![]() |
v. move (something, such as logs) by dragging |
wag | ![]() ![]() |
v. move from side to side |
cussed | ![]() ![]() |
a. stubbornly persistent in wrongdoing |
warble | ![]() ![]() |
v. sing by changing register; sing by yodeling |
sqush | ![]() ![]() |
v. press or beat into a pulp or a flat mass |
blister | ![]() ![]() |
n. (botany) a swelling on a plant similar to that on the skin |
flitter | ![]() ![]() |
v. move back and forth very rapidly |
betwixt | ![]() ![]() |
ad. in the interval |
flicker | ![]() ![]() |
n. flashing intermittently |
scrouge | ![]() ![]() |
v. press close |
sluice | ![]() ![]() |
n. a stream flowing through a floodgate |
whoop | ![]() ![]() |
n. a loud hooting cry of exultation or excitement |
thrash | ![]() ![]() |
v. beat soundly with or as if with a stick or whip |
hump | ![]() ![]() |
v. round one's back by bending forward and drawing the shoulders forward |
fagged | ![]() ![]() |
a. extremely tired |
wilt | ![]() ![]() |
v. lose strength |
holt | ![]() ![]() |
n. grip or hold |
cheeky | ![]() ![]() |
a. offensively bold |
bully | ![]() ![]() |
a. very good of its kind, eminently good |
penitentiary | ![]() ![]() |
a. used for punishment or reform of criminals or wrongdoers |
cravat | ![]() ![]() |
n. neckwear worn in a slipknot with long ends overlapping vertically in front |
squirm | ![]() ![]() |
v. move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling) |
sarcastic | ![]() ![]() |
a. expressing or expressive of ridicule that wounds |
drawl | ![]() ![]() |
v. lengthen and slow down or draw out |
leastways | ![]() ![]() |
ad. at least |
ruffle | ![]() ![]() |
n. disturbing the smoothness of |
brisk | ![]() ![]() |
a. very active a. imparting vitality and energy |
bristle | ![]() ![]() |
v. be in a state of movement or action v. react in an offended or angry manner |
scoundrel | ![]() ![]() |
n. a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately |
gurgle | ![]() ![]() |
v. drink from a flask with a gurgling sound |
own up | ![]() ![]() |
v. admit that one has done a usually bad thing |
blubber | ![]() ![]() |
v. weep noisily |
ostrich | ![]() ![]() |
n. a person who refuses to face reality or recognize the truth |
gobble | ![]() ![]() |
v. eat hastily without proper chewing |
saddle | ![]() ![]() |
v. place under a burden |
scoop | ![]() ![]() |
v. take out or up with or as if with a scoop |
snuffling | ![]() ![]() |
n. action of breathing noisily through nose due to cold or crying |
dry up | ![]() ![]() |
v. stop talking |
mellow | ![]() ![]() |
a. warmed and relaxed by or as if by liquor |
gabble | ![]() ![]() |
n. rapid and indistinct speech |
dismal | ![]() ![]() |
a. sad and without hope |
work | ![]() ![]() |
v. practice trickery or cajolery on for some end |
temperance | ![]() ![]() |
n. abstaining from excess n. the trait of avoiding excesses |
prance | ![]() ![]() |
n. walking or moving in a spirited manner |
deviltry | ![]() ![]() |
n. action performed with the help of the devil |
fret | ![]() ![]() |
v. become vexed or worried |
doggery | ![]() ![]() |
n. a cheap saloon |
bullyrag | ![]() ![]() |
v. be bossy towards |
sass | ![]() ![]() |
v. answer back in an impudent or insolent manner |
rascality | ![]() ![]() |
n. mischievous or cheeky behaviour or activity |
despise | ![]() ![]() |
v. look down on with disdain |
go the whole hog | ![]() ![]() |
v. do something as completely as possible |
shirk | ![]() ![]() |
v. avoid dealing with |
holt | ![]() ![]() |
n. grip or hold |
peg | ![]() ![]() |
v. work steadily and diligently |
powder horn | ![]() ![]() |
n. a cow or ox horn made into a container for carrying gunpowder |
blubber | ![]() ![]() |
v. weep noisily |
whimpering | ![]() ![]() |
a. making low feeble sounds expressive of fear, pain, or unhappiness |
bogus | ![]() ![]() |
a. fraudulent; having a misleading appearance |
stile | ![]() ![]() |
n. an upright that is a member in a door or window frame |
hew | ![]() ![]() |
v. cut a large piece out of rock, stone, or another hard material in a rough way |
chink | ![]() ![]() |
n. a small narrow crack or opening |
gourd | ![]() ![]() |
n. bottle made from the dried shell of a bottle gourd |
wailing | ![]() ![]() |
a. crying with pain, grief, or anger |
powwow | ![]() ![]() |
n. a meeting of Native Americans for making decisions or for having spiritual ceremonies |
law sakes | ![]() ![]() |
ad. used to express surprise or protest |
howdy | ![]() ![]() |
n. informal friendly greeting, particularly associated with western US states |
aground | ![]() ![]() |
ad. with the bottom lodged on the ground a. stuck in a place where a ship can no longer float |
amputate | ![]() ![]() |
v. remove by or as if by cutting, especially, to cut (a part, such as a limb) from the body |
mortification | ![]() ![]() |
n. the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply) |
resurrection | ![]() ![]() |
n. (New Testament) the rising of Christ on the third day after the Crucifixion |
wharf | ![]() ![]() |
n. a structure built on the shore for loading and unloading ships |
run on | ![]() ![]() |
v. talk or narrate at length; keep going |
hustle | ![]() ![]() |
v. move or cause to move energetically or busily v. pressure or urge someone into an action |
fix | ![]() ![]() |
n. a position of difficulty or embarrassment |
slump | ![]() ![]() |
v. fall or sink suddenly |
waylay | ![]() ![]() |
v. wait in hiding to attack |
honest Injun | ![]() ![]() |
ad. on my word of honor |
fool | ![]() ![]() |
v. contend or fight without serious intent or with less than full strength |
mum | ![]() ![]() |
a. failing to speak or communicate etc when expected to |
one-horse | ![]() ![]() |
a. small |
nuts | ![]() ![]() |
a. (informal) filled with or marked by enthusiasm |
dainty | ![]() ![]() |
a. especially pleasing to the taste |
scrape | ![]() ![]() |
n. (informal) a bad, dangerous, or unpleasant situation |
puppy | ![]() ![]() |
n. a young dog n. an inexperienced young person |
lunatic | ![]() ![]() |
n. a reckless impetuous irresponsible person |
fumble | ![]() ![]() |
v. make a mess of, destroy or ruin v. handle clumsily |
impudent | ![]() ![]() |
a. improperly forward or bold a. marked by casual disrespect |
whelp | ![]() ![]() |
n. young of any of various canines such as a dog or wolf |
flabby | ![]() ![]() |
a. out of condition; not strong or robust; incapable of exertion or endurance |
hunk | ![]() ![]() |
n. a large piece of something without definite shape |
cannibal | ![]() ![]() |
n. one that eats the flesh of its own kind |
astraddle | ![]() ![]() |
ad. with legs stretched widely on each side |
straggler | ![]() ![]() |
n. someone who strays or falls behind |
cavort | ![]() ![]() |
v. leap or dance about in a lively manner |
poke along | ![]() ![]() |
v. move along very slowly |
brash | ![]() ![]() |
a. done in haste without regard for consequences |
vittles | ![]() ![]() |
n. (pl) supplies of food |
padlock | ![]() ![]() |
n. a detachable lock |
britches | ![]() ![]() |
n. informal term for breeches |
leather-headed | ![]() ![]() |
a. lacking intelligence or reason |
hooky | ![]() ![]() |
n. failure to attend (especially school) |
lean-to | ![]() ![]() |
n. a wing or extension of a building having a lean-to roof |
eave | ![]() ![]() |
n. the overhang at the lower edge of a roof |
prize | ![]() ![]() |
v. press, force, or move with a lever |
pester | ![]() ![]() |
v. annoy persistently |
hunch | ![]() ![]() |
v. push or put (someone or something) in a rough, careless, or hasty manner |
daybreak | ![]() ![]() |
n. the first light of day |
distress | ![]() ![]() |
n. extreme physical pain v. cause mental pain to |
bedstead | ![]() ![]() |
n. the framework of a bed |
contrive | ![]() ![]() |
v. put or send forth v. make or work out a plan for; devise |
scoop | ![]() ![]() |
v. pick up quickly or surreptitiously with or as if with a sweep of the hand |
gaudy | ![]() ![]() |
a. (used especially of clothes) marked by conspicuous display; unpleasantly bright in color or decoration |
moat | ![]() ![]() |
n. ditch dug as a fortification and usually filled with water |
clew | ![]() ![]() |
n. something that guides through an intricate procedure or maze of difficulties |
pewter | ![]() ![]() |
n. any of various alloys of tin with small amounts of other metals (especially lead) |
donjon | ![]() ![]() |
n. the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress |
Confound | ![]() ![]() |
v. cause to be unable to think clearly v. mistake one thing for another |
blister | ![]() ![]() |
n. a painful swelling on the skin that contains liquid, caused usually by continuous rubbing |
tallow | ![]() ![]() |
n. obtained from suet and used in making soap, candles and lubricants |
fennel | ![]() ![]() |
n. aromatic bulbous stem base eaten cooked or raw in salads |
tote | ![]() ![]() |
v. carry with difficulty |
cold-chisel | ![]() ![]() |
n. a chisel made of tool steel of a strength, shape, and temper suitable for chipping or cutting cold metal |
jackass | ![]() ![]() |
n. stupid person; male ass or donkey |
chaw | ![]() ![]() |
v. crush, grind, or gnaw (something, such as food) with or as if with the teeth |
mash | ![]() ![]() |
v. violently crush part of a body or an object |
jab | ![]() ![]() |
v. poke or thrust abruptly |
keel | ![]() ![]() |
v. walk as if unable to control one's movements |
shingle-nail | ![]() ![]() |
n. a usually galvanized nail used in applying shingles to a house |
shingle | ![]() ![]() |
n. building material used as siding or roofing |
bureau | ![]() ![]() |
n. a desk that often has a sloping top for writing on |
sluice | ![]() ![]() |
n. a stream flowing through a floodgate |
thimble | ![]() ![]() |
n. metal or plastic cap with closed end, worn to protect finger and push needle in sewing |
calf | ![]() ![]() |
n. young of domestic cattle |
remiss | ![]() ![]() |
a. failing in what duty requires |
whack | ![]() ![]() |
n. the sound made by a sharp swift blow |
snatch | ![]() ![]() |
v. grasp hastily or eagerly |
sneak | ![]() ![]() |
v. put, bring, or take in a secretive or furtive manner |
insurrection | ![]() ![]() |
n. organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another |
meek | ![]() ![]() |
a. enduring injury with patience and without resentment |
brickbat | ![]() ![]() |
n. piece of brick used as missile |
dexter | ![]() ![]() |
a. relating to or situated on the right |
saltire | ![]() ![]() |
n. diagonal cross as heraldic ordinary |
murrey | ![]() ![]() |
n. deep purple-red cloth |
fess | ![]() ![]() |
n. (heraldry) an ordinary consisting of a broad horizontal band across a shield |
coat of arms | ![]() ![]() |
n. a special group of pictures or symbols belonging to a person, family, or group and shown on a shield |
pesky | ![]() ![]() |
a. causing irritation or annoyance |
headway | ![]() ![]() |
n. forward movement |
slouch | ![]() ![]() |
n. an incompetent person; usually used in negative constructions |
smouch | ![]() ![]() |
v. get by stealing or trickery |
superintend | ![]() ![]() |
v. watch and direct |
meddlesome | ![]() ![]() |
a. intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner |
haul | ![]() ![]() |
n. the quantity that was caught |
hornet | ![]() ![]() |
n. a flying insect that has a powerful sting |
garter | ![]() ![]() |
n. an elastic band of material that is worn around the leg to hold up a stocking or sock |
scarcity | ![]() ![]() |
n. a small and inadequate amount |
breed | ![]() ![]() |
n. a special variety of domesticated animals within a species |
flop | ![]() ![]() |
v. fail completely |
whoop | ![]() ![]() |
v. go or pass with a loud noise |
blithesome | ![]() ![]() |
a. carefree and happy and lighthearted |
fag | ![]() ![]() |
v. work hard |
confiding | ![]() ![]() |
a. willing to tell someone about secret matter |
slide | ![]() ![]() |
v. move smoothly along a surface |
mosey | ![]() ![]() |
v. walk leisurely |
fidgety | ![]() ![]() |
a. nervous and unable to relax |
fumble | ![]() ![]() |
v. make a mess of, destroy or ruin |
lick | ![]() ![]() |
v. find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of |
rip | ![]() ![]() |
n. a person who is unrestrained by convention or morality |
ooze | ![]() ![]() |
v. emit slowly |
nudge | ![]() ![]() |
v. push into action by pestering or annoying gently v. push against gently |
splinter | ![]() ![]() |
n. a small needlelike particle |
unfurl | ![]() ![]() |
v. release from a furled state; cause (something that is folded or rolled up) to open |
whiz | ![]() ![]() |
v. hum, whir, or hiss like a speeding object (such as an arrow or ball) passing through air |
dodge | ![]() ![]() |
v. make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid |
gunnel | ![]() ![]() |
n. the upper edge of the side of a boat or ship |
shucks | ![]() ![]() |
ad. used especially to express mild disappointment or embarrassment |
licking | ![]() ![]() |
n. beating severely |
plum | ![]() ![]() |
ad. completely; used as intensifiers |
clack | ![]() ![]() |
v. speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly |
ransack | ![]() ![]() |
v. search thoroughly |
fluster | ![]() ![]() |
n. a disposition that is confused or nervous and upset |
harum-scarum | ![]() ![]() |
a. marked by lack of proper caution, careless of consequences |
brown study | ![]() ![]() |
n. a state of serious absorption or abstraction |
squeeze | ![]() ![]() |
v. force or thrust by compression |
grieve | ![]() ![]() |
v. cause to feel sorrow v. feel grief |
rummage | ![]() ![]() |
v. make a thorough search or investigation |
mutter | ![]() ![]() |
v. talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice |
huffy | ![]() ![]() |
a. quick to take offense a. roused to anger |
taper | ![]() ![]() |
v. diminish gradually |
out of one's head | ![]() ![]() |
ad. in crazy |
chalk | ![]() ![]() |
v. mark (something) with chalk |
pallet | ![]() ![]() |
n. a small, hard, or temporary bed |
prop | ![]() ![]() |
v. support by placing against something |
flighty | ![]() ![]() |
a. lacking stability or steadiness |
muffle | ![]() ![]() |
v. deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping v. conceal or hide |
dratted | ![]() ![]() |
a. used to express anger or annoyance |
moon | ![]() ![]() |
v. spend time in idle reverie, behave abstractedly |
evasion | ![]() ![]() |
n. the act of avoiding something that you do not want to do or deal with |
plumb | ![]() ![]() |
v. weight with lead |
waltz | ![]() ![]() |
v. advance easily and successfully |
fuss | ![]() ![]() |
n. activity or excitement that is unusual and that often is not wanted or necessary |