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2020年12月8日星期二

The Midnight Duel

duel:  a combat between two persons

groan: to utter a deep moan indicative of pain, grief, or annoyance

boastful: expressing excessive self-pride

hang-glider: a kitelike glider from which a harnessed rider hangs while gliding down from a cliff or hill

prod: to thrust a pointed instrument into

gloat: to observe or think about something with triumphant and often malicious satisfaction, gratification, or delight

triumphant: rejoicing for or celebrating victory

malicious: having or showing a desire to cause harm to someone

snatch: to attempt to seize something suddenly

scowl: to exhibit a threatening aspect

breeze: a light gentle wind

sway: to swing slowly and rhythmically back and forth from a base or pivot

hawk: any of numerous diurnal birds of prey belonging to a suborder (Falcones of the order Falconiformes) and including all the smaller members of this group

diurnal: biology : active chiefly in the daytime

twig: a small shoot or branch usually without its leaves

quaver: a tremulous sound

delighted: highly pleased

cork: a usually cork stopper for a bottle or jug

gasp: to catch the breath convulsively and audibly

wham: the loud sound of a hard impact

clutch: to grasp or hold with or as if with the hand or claws usually strongly, tightly, or suddenly

hobble: to move along unsteadily or with difficulty

dart: to throw with a sudden movement

glitter: to shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light

nasty: disgustingly filthy

filth: foul or putrid matter

leap: to spring free from or as if from the ground

hover: to hang fluttering in the air or on the wing

soar: to fly aloft or about

aloft: at or to a great height

whoop: to utter a whoop in expression of eagerness, enthusiasm, or enjoyment

stun: to overcome especially with paralyzing astonishment or disbelief

sneer: to smile or laugh with facial contortions that express scorn or contempt

javelin: a slender usually metal shaft at least 260 centimeters long that is thrown for distance in an athletic field event

mingle: to bring or mix together or with something else usually without fundamental loss of identity

numb: unable to feel anything in a particular part of your body especially as a result of cold or anesthesia

stride: to move with or as if with long steps

wrench: to move with a violent twist

trot: to proceed briskly

miserable: being in a pitiable state of distress or unhappiness

bewildered: deeply or utterly confused or perplexed

perplexed: filled with uncertainty

burly: strongly and heavily built

clang: to make a loud metallic ringing sound

curse: to use profanely insolent language against

insolent: insultingly contemptuous in speech or conduct

slam: to shut forcibly and noisily

puzzlement: the state of being puzzled

crisp: notably sharp, clean-cut, and clear

peer: to look narrowly or curiously

stern: having a definite hardness or severity of nature or manner

reckon: consider

flank: to be situated at the side of

knuckle: the rounded prominence formed by the ends of the two adjacent bones at a joint —used especially of those at the joints of the fingers

scowl: to contract the brow in an expression of displeasure

overhear: to hear without the speaker's knowledge or intention

dodge: to move to and fro or from place to place usually in an irregular course

loom: to come into sight in enlarged or distorted and indistinct form often as a result of atmospheric conditions

creep: to move along with the body prone and close to the ground

ember: a glowing fragment (as of coal) from a fire

frown: to contract the brow in displeasure or concentration

hiss: to make a sharp sibilant sound

shrill: having or emitting a sharp high-pitched tone or sound

snuffle: to breathe through an obstructed nose with a sniffing sound

squint: of an eye : looking or tending to look obliquely or askance

snout: a long projecting nose (as of a swine)

mend: to put into good shape or working order again

flit: to pass quickly or abruptly from one place or condition to another

wink: to gleam or flash intermittently

chicken out: to decide not to do something because one is afraid

sniff: to inhale through the nose especially for smelling

lurk: to lie in wait in a place of concealment especially for an evil purpose

scurry: to move in or as if in a brisk pace

petrify: to make rigid or inert like stone

squeak: to utter or make a short shrill cry or noise

sprint: to run or go at top speed especially for a short distance

doorpost: an upright piece forming the side of a door opening

gallop: to run fast

tapestry: a heavy handwoven reversible textile used for hangings, curtains, and upholstery and characterized by complicated pictorial designs

pant: to breathe quickly, spasmodically, or in a labored manner

stitch: a local sharp and sudden pain especially in the side

rattle: to make a rapid succession of short sharp noises

cackle: to laugh especially in a harsh or sharp manner

bellow: to shout in a deep voice

duck: to lower the head or body suddenly

slam: to propel, thrust, or produce by or as if by striking hard

shan't: shall not

whoosh: a swift or explosive rush

swift: moving or capable of moving with great speed

rage: violent and uncontrolled anger

tug: to pull hard

quiver: to shake or move with a slight trembling motion

drool: to secrete saliva in anticipation of food

fang: a long sharp tooth

thunderous: making or accompanied by a noise like thunder

grope: to feel about blindly or uncertainly in search

trapdoor: a lifting or sliding door covering an opening (as in a roof, ceiling, or floor)


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