Book 3 Flashcards

1
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Stern

A

severe, or showing disapproval

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2
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Twinkle

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(of light or a shiny surface) to shine repeatedly strongly then weakly, as if flashing on and off very quickly

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3
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Bogus

A

false, not real, or not legal

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4
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Twinkly

A

used to describe something that shines in an attractive way

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5
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Serial

A

broadcast or published in several separate parts, one after another

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6
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Fellow

A

a man

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7
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Wheelbarrow

A

a large, open container for moving things in with a wheel at the front and two handles at the back, used especially in the garden

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8
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Stride up and down

A

andar de aquí para allá a pasos largos

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9
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Drift

A

to move slowly, especially as a result of outside forces, with no control over direction

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10
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Tread

A

to put your foot on something or to press something down with your foot

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11
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Ladybird

A

Ladybug

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12
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Scurry

A

to move quickly, with small, short steps

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13
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Shrill

A

having a loud and high sound that is unpleasant or painful to listen to

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14
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Reach out

A

to try to communicate with a person or a group of people, usually in order to help or involve them

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15
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Fist

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a hand with the fingers and thumb held tightly in

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16
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Prowl

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to move around quietly in a place trying not to be seen or heard, such as an animal does when hunting

17
Q

Lamppost

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a tall post with a light at the side of roads and in other public places

18
Q

Take over

A

to begin to have control of something

19
Q

Wick

A

a piece of string in the centre of a candle, or a similar part of a light, that supplies fuel to a flame