Chapter 03 Howl's Moving Castle

Mr. Ракитин (Russia)
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  1. hasty
    excessively quick
  2. muted
    softened in tone
  3. furiously
    in a manner marked by extreme or violent energy
  4. bundle
    a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
  5. grate
    reduce to shreds by rubbing against a perforated surface
  6. shabby
    showing signs of wear and tear
  7. servile
    submissive or fawning in attitude or behavior
  8. rouse
    cause to become awake or conscious
  9. glower
    look angry or sullen as if to signal disapproval
  10. detect
    discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
  11. sidetrack
    wander from a direct or straight course
  12. gaze
    a long fixed look
  13. retort
    a quick reply to a question or remark
  14. console
    give moral or emotional strength to
  15. murmur
    a low continuous indistinct sound
  16. clause
    a separate section of a legal document
  17. in the long run
    after a very lengthy period of time
  18. hover
    hang in the air; fly or be suspended above
  19. caution
    judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger
  20. object
    a tangible and visible entity
  21. prod
    push against gently
  22. plead
    appeal or request earnestly
  23. settle
    become resolved, fixed, established, or quiet
  24. notion
    a general inclusive concept
  25. suspicion
    an impression that something might be the case
  26. bargain
    an agreement between parties fixing obligations of each
  27. persuasive
    intended or having the power to induce action or belief
  28. shelter
    covering that provides protection from the weather
  29. bother
    disturb, especially by minor irritations
  30. brisk
    quick and energetic
  31. crooked
    having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned
  32. lopsided
    having one side lower or smaller or lighter than the other
  33. tiny
    very small
  34. frail
    physically weak
  35. scramble
    move hurriedly
  36. hobble
    walk unevenly due to pain, injury, or weakness
  37. jolt
    move or cause to move with a sudden jerky motion
  38. beguiled
    filled with wonder and delight
  39. marvel
    be amazed at
  40. cunning
    showing inventiveness and skill
  41. bewitch
    cast a spell over someone or something
  42. vanish
    become invisible or unnoticeable
  43. chilly
    appreciably or disagreeably cold
  44. shudder
    tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
  45. draft
    a current of air
  46. cozy
    enjoying or providing comforting warmth and shelter
  47. agitated
    physically disturbed or set in motion
  48. shiver
    shake, as from cold
  49. irritable
    easily annoyed
  50. wicked
    having committed unrighteous acts
  51. warily
    in a manner marked by keen caution and watchful prudence
  52. deceive
    cause someone to believe an untruth
  53. savage
    without civilizing influences
  54. imposed
    set forth authoritatively as obligatory
  55. uneven
    not fairly put against each other as opponents
  56. whine
    a complaint uttered in a plaintive way
  57. complain
    express discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
  58. abject
    of the most contemptible kind
  59. irritate
    cause annoyance in
  60. impudence
    the trait of being rude and impertinent
  61. irritated
    aroused to impatience or anger
  62. objection
    the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
  63. blaze
    a strong flame that burns brightly
  64. bliss
    a state of extreme happiness
  65. prosperous
    in fortunate circumstances financially
  66. gleefully
    in a joyous manner
  67. workbench
    a strong worktable for a carpenter or mechanic
  68. tuft
    a bunch or cluster of strands, as of grass, hair, etc.
  69. glint
    a momentary flash of light
Created on Mon Jan 20 15:39:37 EST 2014 (updated Sat Feb 01 16:22:27 EST 2014)

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