Rikki-Tikki Tavi
bungalow
in India, a house surrounded by a large outer porch
bluff
to mislead or deceive
barrage
a rapid, heavy attack
disposition
arrangement
cower
to crouch or shrink down in fear
ferocity
extreme fierceness; intensity
pensively
in a way that suggests deep thought
crotchets
peculiar notions
revive
to become conscious; wake up
quiver
to shake with a slight, rapid movement
perpetual
continual; unending
chloroform
a liquid formerly used to put patients into a deep sleep while surgery was performed on them
cunningly
in a clever way that is meant to trick or deceive
sheepishly
with a bashful or embarrassed look
improvise
to speak or perform without preparation
spirits of camphor
a liquid with a sharp odor, formerly used to relieve faintness
scuttle
to run quickly with hurried movements
trudge
walk heavily; plod
dispel
to scatter; get rid of
perilous
dangerous