meandered | | To utter a partly stifled laugh |
nook | | any short, rough growth, as of beard |
furrowed | | to disregard or overlook something illegal, objectionable, or the like |
methodically | | unproved or unverified |
muffled | | deadened sounds by wrappings or other means |
clatter | | the summoning of witnesses or the submission of evidence, as records or documents, before a court or other deliberative body. |
dilapidated | | a person who knowingly helps another in a crime or wrongdoing, often as a subordinate. |
rustled | | a corner, as in a room. |
rumpled | | to walk or plod heavily |
ambled | | to fall, slip, or sink from a normal level; subside |
skittish | | unproductive; unfruitful |
rummaging | | reduced to or fallen into partial ruin or decay, as from age, wear, or neglect |
flail | | confused or jumbled |
glistened | | to stir to action or strong response; excite |
fertile | | a group of travelers, as merchants or pilgrims, journeying together for safety in passing through deserts, hostile territory, etc. |
barren | | shrewd; cautious |
humidity | | potential, likely, or expected |
lapsed | | a very brief, passing look, sight, or view. |
stubble | | inducing sleep |
savoring | | to search thoroughly or actively by moving around, turning over, or looking through contents. |
falsehoods | | To wave or swing vigorously; thrash |
deception | | humid condition; moistness; dampness |
drone | | To make long, narrow, shallow trenches in; plow |
locusts | | a crudely built hut, cabin, or house |
solitude | | a dull, continued, low, monotonous sound; hum; buzz |
shanties | | taking vengeance or exact satisfaction for |
glimpse | | courage; spunk; guts |
hypnotic | | to go at a slow, easy pace; stroll; saunter |
garbled | | to engage in thought or guesswork |
conniptions | | A hormone secreted by the adrenal medulla that is released into the bloodstream in response to physical or mental stress, as from fear or injury. It initiates many bodily responses, including the stimulation of heart action and an increase in blood pressure, metabolic rate, and blood glucose concentration |
adrenaline | | a rattling noise or series of rattling noises; noisy disturbance; din; racket |
mellowed | | with great care or caution; warily. |
ricocheted | | to move or stir so as to cause a sound |
slogged | | An untrue statement; a lie |
sulk | | ugly and unpleasant in disposition or temper |
gumption | | Any of numerous grasshoppers of the family Acrididae, often migrating in immense swarms that devour vegetation and crops |
ornery | | to harass or urge persistently; pester; nag |
lingered | | to talk in a foolish or simpleminded way; chatter; babble |
badger | | adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty |
allegedly | | one who disturbs or excites emotionally; arousers; perturbers |
deplorable | | apt to jump in a frightened way or shy |
avenging | | To make a formal accusation against a party by the findings of a jury, especially a grand jury. |
accomplice | | fit of hysterical excitement or anger |
integrity | | remoteness from habitations, as of a place; absence of human activity |
indignation | | To be slow in leaving, especially out of reluctance; tarry |
aroused | | to remain silent or hold oneself aloof in a sullen, illhumored, or offended mood |
condone | | according to what is or has been declared or stated |
subpoena | | in disarray; extremely disorderly |
agitators | | To appreciate fully; enjoy or relish |
rabblerousers | | the act of deceiving or leading to an untruth; the state of being deceived. |
spouting | | causing or being a subject for reproach or disapproval; wretched; very bad |
caravan | | To speak volubly and tediously |
indicted | | acting in an orderly, painstaking, slow, careful and deliberate way |
speculating | | strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting, or base; righteous anger. |
snickered | | To follow a winding and turning course |
calculating | | Having the gentleness, wisdom, or tolerance often characteristic of maturity |
gingerly | | a person who stirs up the passions or prejudices of the public, usually for his or her own interests; demagogue |
prattle | | to move an object or a projectile in rebounding or deflecting one or more times from the surface over which it is passing or against |
unsubstantiated | | To shine by reflection with a sparkling luster |
prospective | | bearing, producing, or capable of producing vegetation, crops, etc., abundantly |