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splinter
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a small, thin, sharp piece of wood, glass, or similar material broken off from a larger piece
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tinkering
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attempt to repair or improve something in a casual or desultory way, often to no useful effect.
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tremble
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shake involuntarily, typically as a result of anxiety, excitement, or frailty
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howl
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of a dog, wolf, etc.: to make a long, loud cry that sounds sad
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torment
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to afflict with great bodily or mental suffering
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probe
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to search into or examine thoroughly; question closely
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cannibals
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people who eats human flesh
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retire
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to withdraw, or go away or apart; often to stop working or a profession due to age
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stranger
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a person with whom one has had no personal information
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aggressive
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characterized by or tending toward unprovoked offensives, attacks
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button
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a small object used to fasten clothing
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to be sore
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to be angry or upset
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pursuit
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the action of following someone or something
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delicacies
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fineness of texture or qualities; usually something edible
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respiration
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the act of respiring; inhalation and exhalation of air; breathing.
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scent
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how something smells
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contentedly
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satisfied; happy
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drifter
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a person who moves from one place or job to another without a purpose or plan; homeless
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guffawed
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to laugh loudly and boisterously
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suspiciously
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tending to cause or excite suspicion; questionable
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entranced
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fill (someone) with wonder and delight, holding their entire attention.
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coaxed
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to encourage someone to do something
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assured
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guaranteed; sure; certain
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judiciously
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using or showing judgment as to action or practical expediency; discreet, prudent, or politic:
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wizard
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a man who has magical powers, especially in legends and fairy tales
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wrestle
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to engage in wrestling; a physical struggle.
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scoot
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go or leave somewhere quickly.
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collar
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to catch or arrest (someone)
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filament
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a thin wire in a light bulb that glows when electricity passes through it
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incandescent
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emitting light as a result of being heated.
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