Shiloh
Vocabulary
a machine for
squeezing out
liquid or moisture
wringer
a small mass or
bundle
wad
the act of
criticizing severely
or angrily
scolding
torn or worn out;
tattered
raggedy
to push or rub
with the nose; to
lie close; to nestle
nuzzle
to move briskly,
to scamper
scurry
being exactly what
is stated
outright
a frying pan
skillet
to begin or start
commence
loose flesh or skin
around the
cheeks, lower jaw,
or throat
jowls
a longer alternative
route usually taken
with the direct route
is closed for repairs
detour
to hit or strike
with force
whop
to growl with a
snapping of
the teeth
snarl
confused; befuddled; to
place in a state of panic
by having become
overtaken by confusion
flustered
a tool with a sharp
curved metal blade
and a short handle
used to cut grass
sickle
a mill for
grinding grain
gristmill
to move or go
sneakily
slink
a roughness left in
cutting or shaping
metal; a prickly object
as on a tree or bush
burr
to creep or lie face
down on the
ground as in fear
grovel
mischief
devilment
to make necessary; to
feel placed in debt
for some favor or
service
oblige
a bag made of
burlap
gunnysack
to push or shove
or drive with force
thrust
a large
shotgun pellet
buckshot
to back away from
or shrink in fear
cringe
a wide, heavy,
thick board
plank
to move up and
down in a short,
quick movement
bob
to make or cause to
make a slight sharp
sound like metal
being struck
clink
to sing or whistle
with trills; to yodel
warble
impatient and
anxious
edgy
a person or authority
in charge of
supervising wildlife
warden
to climb
scale
full of sorrow
or sadness
mournful
material such as dry
sticks or wood used
to start a fire
kindling
the act of leaving
something out
omission
ground corn
cornmeal
to inform or tattle
snitch
to treat with a desire
to harm, hurt, or
cause suffering
spite
To shake or tremble;
to utter sound in a
trembling voice
quaver
to annoy or bother
pester
medicine for
treatment to relieve
pain or cure
something
remedy
a law or rule
regulation
to call or cry out
sharply
yelp
to push slightly with
an elbow to get
someone’s attention
nudge
to make a sermon; to
give religious or
moral advice
preach
to shrink, flinch, or
draw back in fear
recoil
the threat of exposing
(making known) a
past act or crime
blackmail
pants or an outer
garment
trousers