Chapter 1 Flashcards
Air raids
attack by aircraft, especially against a non- military target such as a city
Row
argument; quarrel; disagreement between two people
Creepy
causing fear, disgust or uneasiness
Wireless
a radio or a radio set without wires
Armor
protective metal or leather clothing worn in battle by soldiers
Wardrobe
a large free standing closet
looking-glass
mirror; any device whose surface reflects light and gives back a clear image of what is in front of it
mothballs
small balls containing chemicals such as camphor to keep away moths
crunching
making or causing something to make a noisy, scrunching sound
queer
strange or unusual; departing from the usual
inquisitive
eager for knowledge; curious about everything
glimpse
a quick or incomplete look or sighting of somebody or something
pitter patter
a light, rapid and continuous tapping sound, such as raindrops
muffler
a scarf worn around the neck for warmth
faun
a mythological creature depicted with the body of a man and the legs of and horns of a goat