Chapter 3

Question 1

toiled

Answer 1

Work extremely hard or incessantly.

Question 2

hind

Answer 2

(especially of a bodily part) situated at the back; posterior.

Question 3

raking

Answer 3

Draw together with a rake or similar implement.

Question 4

harness

Answer 4

A set of straps and fittings by which a horse or other draught animal is fastened to a cart, plough, etc. and is controlled by its driver.

Question 5

tramp

Answer 5

Walk heavily or noisily.

Question 6

stalk

Answer 6

The main stem of a herbaceous plant.

Question 7

doled

Answer 7

Distribute shares of something.

Question 8

grudging

Answer 8

Given or allowed only reluctantly or resentfully.

Question 9

parasitical

Answer 9

of plants or persons; having the nature or habits of a parasite or leech; living off another.

Question 10

chaff

Answer 10

The husks of corn or other seed separated by winnowing or threshing.

Question 11

cockerels

Answer 11

A young domestic cock.[HEN!!!!]

Question 12

motto

Answer 12

A short sentence or phrase chosen as encapsulating the beliefs or ideals of an individual, family, or institution.

Question 13

grumbled

Answer 13

Complain about something in a bad-tempered way.

Question 14

obstinate

Answer 14

Stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so

Question 15

cryptic

Answer 15

Having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure.

Question 16

hoisting

Answer 16

Raise (something) by means of ropes and pulleys.

Question 17

overthrown

Answer 17

Remove forcibly from power.

Question 18

trooped

Answer 18

(of a group of people) come or go together or in large numbers.

Question 19

resolutions

Answer 19

A firm decision to do or not to do something.

Question 20

indefatigable

Answer 20

(of a person or their efforts) persisting tirelessly.

Question 21

committee

Answer 21

a group of people appointed for a specific function by a larger group and typically consisting of members of that group.

Question 22

generosity

Answer 22

The quality of being kind and generous.

Question 23

faculty

Answer 23

An inherent mental or physical power.

Question 24

forelock

Answer 24

A lock of hair growing just above the forehead.

Question 25

maxim

Answer 25

A short, pithy statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct.

Question 26

grasped

Answer 26

Seize and hold firmly.

Question 27

propulsion

Answer 27

The action of driving or pushing forwards.

Question 28

manipulation

Answer 28

The action of manipulating something in a skillful manner.

Question 29

bleating

Answer 29

The weak, wavering crying of a sheep, goat, or calf.

Question 30

whelped

Answer 30

(of a female dog) give birth to (a puppy).

Question 31

seclusion

Answer 31

The state of being private and away from other people.

Question 32

murmured

Answer 32

Say something in a low or indistinct voice.

Question 33

privilege

Answer 33

A special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group.

Question 34

preserve

Answer 34

Maintain (something) in its original or existing state.

Question 35

mischief

Answer 35

Playful misbehaviour, especially on the part of children.