词汇表

to roll or toss about in a confused or disorderly way; to be in turmoil

to persuade or coax someone by using flattery or smooth talk

a young offspring of a dog or other carnivorous mammal; sometimes used to mean an impudent young person

With which; the means or resources needed for something.

to make the high-pitched sound a horse makes

a very small part or amount

A pattern of spirals or concentric circles, often found in fingerprints, shells, or flowers.

A trick or clever scheme meant to deceive or outwit someone.

Gracefully tall, slender, and flexible, like a willow tree.

a person who talks too much, especially in a boring or boastful way

to remove the less desirable parts from a group; originally, to separate grain from chaff by blowing air

pleasant and attractive in a fresh, innocent, or charming way

Thin, delicate, and weak in appearance or form.

lacking intelligence or good sense

a person who has little wit or pretends to be witty

a clever or funny remark

Consciously and intentionally; on purpose.

To become dry, shrunken, and wrinkled.

Having a dry, wrinkled, and withered face.

Shriveled, wrinkled, or withered, often due to age.

accustomed or used to doing something

Showing efficient, competent, and practical skill, but without flair or creativity.

A ghost or ghostlike image of someone, especially seen shortly before or after their death.

a person who argues noisily; or someone who takes care of livestock on a ranch

to forcibly pull something from a person's grasp; to seize with effort or struggle

an unfortunate or miserable person; a despicable or contemptible person

Having or showing bad judgment or stubbornly holding to wrong ideas.

an animal that is one year old, especially a horse

A farmer who cultivates his own land; also used to describe someone performing loyal, useful service.

An uneducated and unsophisticated person from the countryside; a bumpkin.

Time long past; bygone days.

A person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their ideals.

The defining spirit or mood of a particular period of history as shown by the ideas and beliefs of the time.

the part of a house reserved for women; women's quarters in Muslim households; harem

A soft gentle breeze.

Microscopic aquatic animals that drift in water bodies and form an essential part of the aquatic food chain, serving as food for fish and other marine organisms.