DEFINE IT
reluctant
Slow and unwilling
peer
look very carefully-
scrutinize
gravel
a gravel driveway.
stiff
If someone or a part of their body is stiff, their muscles hurt, and it is difficult for them to move
prophecy
A statement that something will happen in the future, especially one made by someone with religious or magic powers.
dock
If a ship docks, or if the captain docks it, it sails
persuade
to make someone decide to do something, especially by giving them reasons why they should do it.to convince someone.
spade
a tool for digging that has a long handle and a broad metal blade that you push into the ground
carve
to make an object or pattern by cutting a piece of wood or stone.
salute
To move your right hand to your head, especially in order to show respect to an officer in the army, navy etc
bunting
Small flags on strings, used to decorate buildings and streets on special occasions.
damp
slightly wet, often in an unpleasant way
Back-breaking work
A work which is physically difficult and makes you very tired.
turf
A surface that consists of soil with grass on top.
roam
to walk or travel, usually for a long time, with no clear purpose or direction.