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19 Cards in this Set
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uprooted
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: to pull (a plant and its root) completely out of the ground
: to remove (something) completely : to make (someone) leave home and move to a different place |
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drowned
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: to die by being underwater too long and unable to breathe
: to hold (a person or animal) underwater until death occurs : to cover (something) completely with a liquid |
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shrugged
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: to raise and lower your shoulders usually to show that you do not know or care about something
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grumble
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: to complain quietly about something : to talk in an unhappy way
: to make a low, heavy sound |
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strength
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energy, firepower, force, horsepower, might, muscle, potence
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shawl
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: a piece of cloth that is used especially by women as a covering for the head or shoulders
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whipped
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: to move quickly or forcefully
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shiver
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: to break into many small pieces : shatter
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shelter
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: a structure that covers or protects people or things
: a place that provides food and protection for people or animals that need assistance : a place to live |
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roar
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: to make the loud sound of a wild animal (such as a lion)
: to make a long, loud sound : to laugh loudly |
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drifted
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: a slow and gradual movement or change from one place, condition, etc., to another
: a large pile of snow or sand that has been blown by the wind : the general or basic meaning of something said or written |
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panted
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: to breathe hard and quickly
: to say (something) while you are breathing quickly and heavily : to wish for or want something very eagerly |
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curled up
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: to arrange oneself in or as if in a ball or curl <curl up by the fire> <curl up with a good book>
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teasing
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: to laugh at and criticize
: to annoy or bother (an animal) |
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wipe
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: to clean or dry (something) by using a towel, your hand, etc.
: to remove (something) by rubbing : to move (something) over a surface |
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tucked
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: to push the end of (something, such as a piece of cloth or paper) into or behind something in order to hold it in place, make it look neat, etc.
: to put (something) in a particular place usually to hide it, hold it, or make it safe : to eat with pleasure |
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rustle
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: to make a soft, light sound because parts of something are touching or rubbing against each other
: to cause (something) to make a soft, light sound : to steal (animals) from a farm or ranch |
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lazy
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: not liking to work hard or to be active
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yawned
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: to open your mouth wide while taking in breath usually because you are tired or bored
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