Wind in the Willows - Chapter 10 Vocabulary

Questions and Answers

What does the term 'the barge-women' refer to?

A type of boat

A famous British Field Marshal

A woman driving her barge (correct)

A group of travelers on a journey

What is 'the gipsy' defined as?

a homeless wanderer who buys the barge-woman's horse from Toad

Who are 'two gentlemen in the stolen motor-car'?

the same men Toad had listened to in the Red Lion Inn before stealing their car

What is a 'canal'?

a man-made waterway used for travel and transportation of goods Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'shilling'?

a former coin in the UK, equal to 12 pence Signup and view all the answers

What is 'sixpence'?

a half-shilling coin, worth 6 pennies Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'a common'?

a land unit meant for the use of all in a community Signup and view all the answers

What do 'gorse and bramble' refer to?

spiny or prickly shrubs Signup and view all the answers

What are 'gaiters'?

long boots or leg-coverings Signup and view all the answers

Who is 'Lord Kitchener'?

a famous British Field Marshal, diplomat, and statesman Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'toilet' in this context?

the process of grooming oneself Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'hussies' mean?

vulgar women Signup and view all the answers

What does 'trollops' refer to?

women of ill-repute Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to 'dote'?

to be overly affectionate or attentive Signup and view all the answers

What does 'quell' mean?

to quiet or calm Signup and view all the answers

What does 'slate' mean in this context?

to quench or lessen Signup and view all the answers

What does 'gesticulating' refer to?

making gestures with arms and hands while speaking Signup and view all the answers

What does 'voluptuous' mean?

full of pleasure to the senses Signup and view all the answers

What does 'prudent' mean?

careful; wise Signup and view all the answers

Who are 'excursionists'?

people who go on brief pleasure trips or outings Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary and Definitions

Barge-women: Women who navigate barges; one mistakes Toad for a washerwoman and offers him transport to Toad Hall.
Gipsy: A homeless wanderer who purchases the barge-woman's horse from Toad.
Two gentlemen in the stolen motor-car: The same men whose car Toad had overheard in the Red Lion Inn before his theft.
Canal: A man-made waterway designed for transportation and navigation.
A shilling: Former UK currency, equivalent to 12 pence.
Sixpence: A half-shilling coin, valued at 6 pennies.
Common: A public land area available for communal use by the community.
Gorse and bramble: Types of spiny or prickly shrubs often found in natural landscapes.
Gaiters: Long boots or protective clothing worn over the legs.
Lord Kitchener: Distinguished British Field Marshal, known for his diplomatic and military roles.
Toilet: The act of personal grooming and hygiene.
Hussies: A derogatory term for women viewed as vulgar or promiscuous.
Trollops: Slang for women of questionable reputation or social standing.
Dote: To show excessive affection or care towards someone.
Quell: To suppress, pacify, or calm a situation.
Slate: To diminish or lessen intensity.
Gesticulating: Using hand and arm gestures while communicating.
Voluptuous: Indulging the senses, particularly in terms of beauty or pleasure.
Prudent: Characterized by caution and careful decision-making.
Excursionists: Individuals who partake in short trips or outings for leisure.

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