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
