done, occurring, or active at night
nocturnal
a type of gas that is often found in balloons
helium
a periodic publication, usually daily or weekly, consisting of large sheets of folding paper that contains news, features, and advertisements
newspaper
hissed
bite at or nibble something persistently
gnaws
a room below ground level in a house
cellar
the state of continuing to live or exist
survival
greet
move or run away suddenly
bolt
hold something or someone tightly
clamped
the larva of an insect
grub
a framework of bars and rods
cradle
making the sound and movement of vomitting
retching
holding on tightly to
clinging
move or fall with a light irregular or trembling motion
fluttered
the outside limit of an object, area, or surface
edge
a person who behaves in the hopes of advancement
creeps
a sound or series of sounds caused by the reflection of sound waves from a surface back to the listener
echo
fall quickly and very heavily (of rain, hail, or snow)
pelted
make a harsh, high-pitched sound when being moved or when pressure or weight is applied
creaked
an act of selecting or making a decision when faced with two or more possibilities
choice
a continuous deep resonant sound like distant thunder
rumble
slid, typically sideways, on slippery ground
skidded
propel something with a sudden sharp movement, especially of the fingers
flicked
shake slightly and uncontrollably as a result of being cold, frightened, or excited
shivered