Chapter 3 Flashcards
toiled
Work extremely hard or incessantly.
hind
(especially of a bodily part) situated at the back; posterior.
raking
Draw together with a rake or similar implement.
harness
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.
tramp
Walk heavily or noisily.
stalk
The main stem of a herbaceous plant.
doled
Distribute shares of something.
grudging
Given or allowed only reluctantly or resentfully.
parasitical
of plants or persons; having the nature or habits of a parasite or leech; living off another.
chaff
The husks of corn or other seed separated by winnowing or threshing.
cockerels
A young domestic cock.[HEN!!!!]
motto
A short sentence or phrase chosen as encapsulating the beliefs or ideals of an individual, family, or institution.
grumbled
Complain about something in a bad-tempered way.
obstinate
Stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so
cryptic
Having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure.
hoisting
Raise (something) by means of ropes and pulleys.
overthrown
Remove forcibly from power.
trooped
(of a group of people) come or go together or in large numbers.
resolutions
A firm decision to do or not to do something.
indefatigable
(of a person or their efforts) persisting tirelessly.
committee
a group of people appointed for a specific function by a larger group and typically consisting of members of that group.
generosity
The quality of being kind and generous.
faculty
An inherent mental or physical power.
forelock
A lock of hair growing just above the forehead.
maxim
A short, pithy statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct.
grasped
Seize and hold firmly.
propulsion
The action of driving or pushing forwards.
manipulation
The action of manipulating something in a skillful manner.
bleating
The weak, wavering crying of a sheep, goat, or calf.
whelped
(of a female dog) give birth to (a puppy).
seclusion
The state of being private and away from other people.
murmured
Say something in a low or indistinct voice.
privilege
A special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group.
preserve
Maintain (something) in its original or existing state.
mischief
Playful misbehaviour, especially on the part of children.
