A Court Of Thorns And Roses

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What does 'a thicket' mean?

An area of trees and bushes growing closely together.

What is a 'vantage point'?

A place that provides a good, clear view of an area.

What does 'a crook' refer to?

A bend or curve.

What is meant by 'a gusting wind'?

A strong, brief burst of wind. Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'flurry'?

A sudden light fall of snow. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean 'to sweep away'?

To remove or destroy completely. Signup and view all the answers

What is 'a track'?

A mark left by movement. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'a quarry' refer to?

A person or animal being hunted. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'to pull in' mean?

To draw closer or pick up. Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'straggler'?

A person or thing that is lagging behind. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'numb' mean?

Unable to feel or perceive sensations. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'to cling' mean?

To hold tightly or adhere closely. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'telltale' refer to?

Something that indicates or reveals information. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'stripped of bark' mean?

Removed of the outer protective layer. Signup and view all the answers

What is 'a bark'?

The outer covering of a tree; also refers to a dog’s sound. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'a mortal' mean?

A human being, subject to death. Signup and view all the answers

What is 'a shudder'?

A sudden, involuntary movement or tremor. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'to skitter' mean?

To move lightly and quickly. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'to shove away' mean?

To push or move something aside. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'scarcely' mean?

Barely or hardly. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'to stifle' mean?

To suppress or restrain. Signup and view all the answers

What is 'a groan'?

A low, mournful sound. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'stiff' mean?

Rigid or difficult to bend. Signup and view all the answers

What is 'a limb'?

A limb of the body, such as an arm or leg. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'to unstring' mean?

To remove or loosen the string. Signup and view all the answers

What is 'a bow'?

A weapon for shooting arrows. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'to ease off' mean?

To become less intense or severe. Signup and view all the answers

What is 'fraying'?

Worn out or tattered. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'to grind one's teeth' mean?

To clench or grind teeth together. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'be on the prowl' mean?

To search actively for something, like prey. Signup and view all the answers

What is 'a folk'?

A group of people or community. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'eerie' mean?

Strange and frightening. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'deadly' mean?

Causing death or serious harm. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'to beseech' mean?

To urgently and fervently ask. Signup and view all the answers

What is 'a peddler'?

A person who sells goods, often traveling from place to place. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'in splinters' mean?

In pieces; shattered. Signup and view all the answers

What is 'hearsay'?

Rumors or unverified information. Signup and view all the answers

What is 'a remainder'?

A leftover part or amount. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'to feast on' mean?

To enjoy a large meal or to indulge. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'gangly' mean?

Tall, thin, and awkward in movement. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'nimbly' mean?

Quickly and lightly. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'hollow' mean?

Empty or without content. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary Words and Definitions

Thicket: An area dense with closely growing trees and bushes, known in Ukrainian as "зарослі."
Vantage Point: A high or advantageous position offering a clear view of the surroundings, translated to "вигідна позиція."
Crook: Refers to a bend or curve, known as "вигин."
Gusting Wind: Characterized by strong, sudden bursts of wind, translated as "поривчастий вітер."
Flurry: A short, intense burst of snow, blown in various directions by the wind, described as "несподіваний снігопад."
To Sweep Away: Means to completely remove or destroy something, known in Ukrainian as "змітати."
Track: A mark or trace left by an animal or person, translated as "слід."
Quarry: Refers to a hunted animal or person, defined as "здобич."
To Pull In: The action of drawing something closer or approaching, translated as "втягувати."
Straggler: Someone who is lagging behind, known as "відсталий."
Numb: Lacking sensation or feeling, translated as "онімілий."
To Cling: Means to hold on tightly or stick to something, defined as "чіплятися."
Telltale: An indicator or sign of something, meaning "що свідчить про."
Stripped of Bark: Refers to a tree that has had its outer layer removed, which is translated as "очищений від кори."
Bark: The outer protective layer of a tree, known as "кора."
Mortal: Pertaining to humans or beings that will die, translated as "смертний."
Shudder: A quick, involuntary tremble or shake, referred to as "тремтіння."
To Skitter: To move lightly and quickly, described as "легко і швидко мчати."
To Shove Away: The act of pushing something away or hiding it, translated as "відкидати."
Scarcely: Indicating something is barely happening or existing, known as "ледве."
To Stifle: The act of suppressing or muffling something, such as feelings, described as "стримувати."
Groan: A low sound made in pain or discomfort, translated as "стогін."
Stiff: Referring to something that is rigid or hard to move, translated as "затерпший."
Limb: A term that refers to the legs or arms of a body, known as "кінцівка."
To Unstring: The action of loosening or removing a bowstring, translated as "знімати або послаблювати тятиву."
Bow: A weapon used for shooting arrows, known as "лук."
To Ease Off: To become less intense or stressful, translated as "ставати менш напруженим."
Fraying: The condition of being worn down or ragged, translated as "обшарпаний."
To Grind One's Teeth: An action occurring often in distress or anger, defined as "скреготати зубами."
Be on the Prowl: Describes searching around stealthily, often for food or prey, translated as "нишпорити."
Folk: Referring to people or community, known as "народ."
Eerie: Describing something unsettling, creepy, or supernatural, translated as "моторошний."
Deadly: Relating to death or lethality, known as "смертельний."
To Beseech: Means to ask urgently or fervently, translated as "благати."
Peddler: A person who sells goods, often traveling to do so, known as "торговець."
In Splinters: Referring to being broken into many pieces, translated as "в тріски."
Hearsay: Information received from others that cannot be substantiated, known as "чутки."
Remainder: What is left over after a part has been removed, translated as "залишок."
To Feast On: To enjoy or indulge in food, translated as "бенкетувати."
Gangly: Describing someone tall and thin with awkward movements, known as "худющий."
Nimbly: Describes movement that is quick and light, translated as "спритно."
Hollow: Referring to an empty space within an object, known as "порожній."

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