When Timmy Chased The Cat Flashcards
Gnaw
bite at or nibble something persistently.
“watching a dog gnaw at a big bone”
Dreary
depressingly dull and bleak or repetitive.
“the dreary round of working, eating, and trying to sleep”
Prick
(especially of a horse or dog) make (the ears) stand erect when on the alert.
“the dog’s ears were pricked”
Stride
walk with long, decisive steps in a specified direction.
“he strode across the road”
Caper
skip or dance about in a lively or playful way.
“children were capering about the room”
Bound
walk or run with leaping strides.
“Louis came bounding down the stairs”
Disdainfully
in a way that shows someone does not like someone or something and thinks that they do not deserve interest or respect:
“Is this the best you have?” she asked disdainfully.
Yelp
a short, sharp cry, especially of pain or alarm.
“she uttered a yelp as she bumped into a table”
Vexed
annoyed, frustrated, or worried.
“I’m very vexed with you!”
Bunker
a large container or compartment for storing fuel.
“a coal bunker”
Pounce
(of a person) spring forward suddenly so as to attack or seize someone or something.
“the gang pounced on him and knocked him to the ground”
Bough
a main branch of a tree.
“apple boughs laden with blossom”
Larder
a room or large cupboard for storing food.
Terrace
a level paved area next to a building; a patio.
“breakfast is served on the terrace”
Chink
a beam or patch of light admitted by a narrow opening.
“I noticed a chink of light under the door”
