The Forbidden Forest

forbidden: not permitted or allowed

alibis: an excuse usually intended to avert blame or punishment

avert: to turn away or aside

feeble: markedly lacking in strength

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

cock: rooster

blundering: characterized by or prone to foolish or careless errors

sob: to cry or weep with convulsive catching of the breath

dread: to fear greatly

hourglass: an instrument for measuring time consisting of a glass vessel having two compartments from the upper of which a quantity of usually sand runs in an hour into the lower one

miserable: being in a pitiable state of distress or unhappiness

swore: past tense of swear

meddle: to interest oneself in what is not one's concern

sneak: to go stealthily or furtively

goblin: an ugly or grotesque sprite that is usually mischievous and sometimes evil and malicious

stride: to move with or as if with long steps

peer: to look narrowly or curiously

ajar: slightly open

give in: surrender

kindling: easily combustible material for starting a fire

troll: a dwarf or giant in Scandinavian folklore inhabiting caves or hills

sack: dismiss

pock around: to look around or search through something

furore: an outburst of public excitement or indignation

deserve: to be worthy of

leer: to cast a sidelong glance

march: to make steady progress

sniff: to take air into the nose in short audible breaths

delighted: highly pleased

scud: to move or run swiftly especially as if driven forward

oaf: a stupid person

moan: a low prolonged sound of pain or of grief

werewolf: a person transformed into a wolf or capable of assuming a wolf's form

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

lookout: a matter of care or concern

glee: exultant high-spirited joy

after all: in spite of considerations or expectations to the contrary

frown: to contract the brow in displeasure or concentration

take over: to assume control or possession of or responsibility for

nasty: physically repugnant

fierce: violently hostile or aggressive in temperament

growl: to utter a growl

breeze: a light gentle wind

summat: somewhat

stagger: to move on unsteadily

coward: one who shows disgraceful fear or timidity

now and then: from time to time

stump: the basal portion of a bodily part remaining after the rest is removed

hoist: raise

slither: to slide on or as if on a loose gravelly surface

squint: to look or peer with eyes partly closed

grim: fierce in disposition or action

faint: weak

gleam: to shine with or as if with subdued steady light or moderate brightness

chestnut: a grayish to reddish brown

centaur: any of a race of creatures fabled to be half human and half horse and to live in the mountains of Thessaly

sorrow: deep distress, sadness, or regret especially for the loss of someone or something loved

pat: to strike lightly with a flat instrument

timid: lacking in courage or self-confidence

fling: to move in a brusque or headlong manner

grumpy: moodily cross

hoof: a curved covering of horn that protects the front of or encloses the ends of the digits of an ungulate mammal and that corresponds to a nail or claw

undergrowth: low growth on the floor of a forest including seedlings and saplings, shrubs, and herbs

rustle: a quick succession or confusion of small sounds

crunch: to chew or press with a crushing noise

fume: to utter while in a state of excited irritation or anger

racket: a fraudulent scheme, enterprise, or activity

idiot: a foolish or stupid person

splash: splashed liquid or semiliquid substance

thrashing: a severe beating or flogging

flog: to beat with or as if with a rod or whip

tangled: exceedingly complex

stick out: project

mane: long and heavy hair growing about the neck and head of some mammals (such as horses and lions)

pearly: resembling, containing, or adorned with pearls or mother-of-pearl

quiver: to shake or move with a slight trembling motion

hood: a flexible covering for the head and neck

crawl: to move on one's hands and knees

stalk: to go through (an area) in search of prey or quarry

transfix: to hold motionless by or as if by piercing

bolt: to move suddenly or nervously

swiftly: with speed

stagger: to move on unsteadily

galloping: progressing, developing, or increasing rapidly

blond: of a flaxen, golden, light auburn, or pale yellowish-brown color

palomino: a horse that is pale cream to gold in color and has a flaxen or white mane and tail

sapphire: a gem variety of corundum in transparent or translucent crystals of a color other than red, especially one of a transparent rich blue

linger: to remain existent although often waning in strength, importance, or influence

livid: black and blue

clamber: to climb awkwardly or with effort especially by using both the hands and the feet

awkward: lacking dexterity or skill (as in the use of hands)

flank: the fleshy part of the side between the ribs and the hip

heave: to rise and fall rhythmically

mule: a hybrid between a horse and a donkey

paw: to touch or strike at with a paw

paw: the foot of a quadruped (such as a lion or dog) that has claws

foretell: to tell beforehand

stray: a domestic animal that is wandering at large or is lost

rear: to cause (a horse) to rise up on the hind legs

bellow: to make the loud deep hollow sound characteristic of a bull

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

alongside: at the side: close by

whisk: a quick light brushing or whipping motion

plunge: to cause to penetrate or enter quickly and forcibly into something

startle: to frighten or surprise suddenly and usually not seriously

monstrous: horrible

slay: to kill violently, wantonly, or in great numbers

slain: kill

curse: a prayer or invocation for harm or injury to come upon one

dapple: any of numerous usually cloudy and rounded spots or patches of a color or shade different from their background

desperate: having lost hope

cling: to hold or hold on tightly or tenaciously

clench: to hold fast

codswallop: words or ideas that are foolish or untrue

croak: to make a deep harsh sound

canter: lope

pace: to walk with often slow or measured tread

hiss: to make a sharp sibilant sound

sibilant: having, containing, or producing the sound of or a sound resembling that of the s or the sh in sash

feverish: marked by intense emotion, activity, or instability

fortune-teller: one that professes to foretell future events

neat: free from dirt and disorder

Online dictionary used: https://www.merriam-webster.com