Chapter 7

Question 1

Robin

Answer 1

small song bird; often seen as an indication that spring is coming

Question 2

Dodging

Answer 2

to escape the notice of; avoiding

Question 3

Token

Answer 3

object used as a symbol representing something else

Question 4

Festoons

Answer 4

decorations such as ribbons, flowers or leaves, hanging between two points

Question 5

Burring

Answer 5

a sound like whirring or humming

Question 6

Warming

Answer 6

threat or advice that something bad might happen

Question 7

Hoarse

Answer 7

rough or harse-sounding voice

Question 8

Handkerchief

Answer 8

like Kleenex but made of cloth

Question 9

Beckoned

Answer 9

invited by means of hand signs to follow someone

Question 10

Trifle

Answer 10

something of little importance or value

Question 11

Thread

Answer 11

thin cord of twisted fibers used in sewing and weaving

Question 12

Steep

Answer 12

going up or down at a sharp angle

Question 13

Dam

Answer 13

barrier of concrete or earth built across a river or stream to control the flow of water

Question 14

Icicles

Answer 14

water frozen in the act of falling

Question 15

Beehive

Answer 15

a structure or home for a colony of bees

Question 16

Bunks

Answer 16

beds often stacked on top of each other to save space

Question 17

Trowels

Answer 17

hand tools used for digging

Question 18

Trout

Answer 18

type of freshwater fish good for eating

Question 19

Kettle

Answer 19

metal pot used for cooking or heating water for tea

Question 20

Sewing machine

Answer 20

machine used to make clothing

Question 21

Strain of music

Answer 21

brief musical tune

Question 22

oilskins

Answer 22

coats treated with oil so as to keep out water

Question 23

Range

Answer 23

stove; something to cook on

Question 24

Marmalade

Answer 24

jam made with pieces of fresh fruit