The Lord of the rings - The fellowship of the ring Chapter 2

Manu M. (United Kingdom)
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  1. shrug
    raise shoulders to show one doesn't know or care about something
  2. tramp
    travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition
  3. outwardly
    with respect to the outside
  4. ominous
    presaging ill fortune
  5. befall
    happen or be the case in the course of events or by chance
  6. tread
    put down, place, or press the foot
  7. afield
    far away from home or one's usual surroundings
  8. wayfarer
    a pedestrian who walks from place to place
  9. wit
    mental ability
  10. cunning
    showing inventiveness and skill
  11. dreadful
    exceptionally bad or displeasing
  12. fireside
    an area near a fireplace
  13. harbour
    a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo
  14. cracked
    informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
  15. mug
    with handle and usually cylindrical
  16. dusk
    the time of day immediately following sunset
  17. careworn
    showing the effects of overwork or suffering
  18. shimmer
    shine with a weak or fitful light
  19. tidings
    information about recent and important events
  20. utterly
    completely and without qualification
  21. trifle
    a detail that is considered insignificant
  22. muse
    reflect deeply on a subject
  23. unwholesome
    detrimental to physical or moral well-being
  24. meddling
    the act of improperly interfering in some situation
  25. lore
    knowledge gained through tradition or anecdote
  26. allay
    lessen the intensity of or calm
  27. hitherto
    up to this point; until the present time
  28. clasp
    hold firmly and tightly
  29. grope for
    feel searchingly
  30. tongs
    any of various devices for taking hold of objects
  31. shutter
    a hinged blind for a window
  32. draw
    cause to move by pulling
  33. clack
    a sharp abrupt noise as if two objects hit together
  34. shear
    cut with large scissors with strong blades
  35. gasp
    breathe in a heavy or labored way
  36. shrink
    draw back, as with fear or pain
  37. fiery
    like or suggestive of a flame
  38. utter
    articulate, either verbally or with a cry
  39. loom
    come into view indistinctly, often threateningly
  40. stammer
    a speech disorder involving hesitations and repetitions
  41. respite
    a pause from doing something
  42. ripe
    fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used
  43. sully
    make dirty or spotty
  44. ensnare
    catch in or as if in a trap
  45. wraith
    a ghostly figure, especially one seen shortly before death
  46. estranged
    caused to be unloved
  47. vanquish
    defeat in a competition, race, or conflict
  48. waylay
    wait in hiding to attack
  49. gloat
    malicious satisfaction
  50. mound
    a collection of objects laid on top of each other
  51. splutter
    spit up in an explosive manner
  52. conceal
    hold back; keep from being perceived by others
  53. keen
    very good
  54. shun
    avoid and stay away from deliberately
  55. gurgle
    make sounds similar to bubbling water
  56. maggot
    fly larva commonly found in decaying organic matter
  57. loathsome
    highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
  58. glint
    a momentary flash of light
  59. sift
    distinguish and separate out
  60. gnaw
    bite or chew on with the teeth
  61. mischief
    reckless or malicious behavior causing annoyance in others
Created on Sat Dec 28 12:48:08 EST 2013 (updated Sat Dec 28 16:44:42 EST 2013)

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