Tuck Everlas tingVocabulary

6-10Chapters

blur

, film over not c lear

bridle

the straps, reins, and bit put over the horse’s head to control its movements

ins is t

to take a strong stand

Granny insisted that I take the money. She wouldn’t take no for an answer.

peculiar

odd or strange

fidget

to be restless by having constant movement

embankment

a mound of dirt that holds back water or holds up a road

perilous

having a chance of harm or loss

The boy balanced perilously on the edge of the cliff.

colander

a bowl with holes for draining food

extradordinary

exceptional, exceeding, surpassing

s traddle

to throw one’s legs on each side of something

pars on

a minister of the gospel, a preacher

pitiles s

having no compassion or sympathy

dimens ions measurements 6 x 8, 10 x 12

Dad wrote down the dimensions of the room so he could calculate the square footage of the room.

vivid

, very c lear bright

camphor

a white, strong-smelling substance used in medicine

e lated

filled with pride and joy

eddies

currents of air or water running against the main current

cavernous

hollow

cautious ly

carefully

vigorous

live ly

implored

, beg plead

eager

wanting something very much, anxious

ris ky

dangerous

mercy

a blessing, to show kindness

faltered

s tumbled

conc lus ion

ending