glint
a momentary flash of light
shuffle
walk by dragging one's feet
tremble
move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
gritty
composed of or covered with particles resembling meal in texture or consistency
aerie
the lofty nest of a bird of prey (such as a hawk or eagle)
fling
throw with force or recklessness
molten
reduced to liquid form by heating
lodge
a small (rustic) house used as a temporary shelter
flinch
draw back, as with fear or pain
deserted
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
fleece
outer coat of especially sheep and yaks
downy
like down or as soft as down
chatter
talk socially without exchanging too much information
spark
a small fragment of a burning substance thrown out by burning material or by friction
misty
filled or abounding with fog or mist
shin
the front part of the human leg between the knee and the ankle
throb
pulsate or pound with abnormal force
petty
(informal) small and of little importance
forearm
the part of the superior limb between the elbow and the wrist
babble
utter meaningless sounds, like a baby, or utter in an incoherent way
puny
(used especially of persons) of inferior size
stockpile
something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose