The Owl Who Was Afraid Of The Dark Flashcards
Knackety
inward curvature of the legs, causing the knees to knock together in walking.
He had very knackety knees
Mumble
say something indistinctly and quietly, making it difficult for others to hear.
“he mumbled something she didn’t catch”
Nasty
very bad or unpleasant.
“plastic bags burn with a nasty, acrid smell”
Obvious
Clear.
Boy had obvious disappointment.
Bonfire
a large open-air fire used for burning rubbish or as part of a celebration.
“the smell of burning leaves from a garden bonfire”
Squiggle
a short line that curls and loops in an irregular way.
Fireworks leaving trail of squiggles.
Fade
gradually grow faint and disappear.
“the light had faded and dusk was advancing”
Distress
extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain.
“to his distress he saw that she was trembling”
Full of Beans
lively; in high spirits.
“she was laughing and shouting and generally full of beans”
Bleary
(of the eyes) looking or feeling dull and unfocused from sleep or tiredness.
“Boris opened a bleary eye”
Gnarled
knobbly, rough, and twisted, especially with age.
Gnarled hands of the old lady.
Charm
delight greatly.
“the books have charmed children the world over”
Swoop
(especially of a bird) move rapidly downwards through the air.
“the barn owl can swoop down on a mouse in total darkness”
Draw
come to a halt.
“drivers drew up at the lights”
Grubby
covered with dirt.
Grubby fingers
