Rikki-Tikki Tavi
revive
to become conscious;Wake up
conviction
a strong belief;assuredness
barrage
a rapid, heavy attack
crotchets
peculiar notions
cower
to crouch or shrink down in fear
portly
stout or overweight
pensively
in a way that suggest deep thought
conslation
something that comforts
trudge
to walk heavily;plod
unbridled
lacking in restraint of control
cunningly
in a clever way that is meant to trick or deceive
linger
to continue to stay;delay leaving
perpetual
continual;unending
scuttle
to run quickly, with hurried movements
ferocity
extreme fierceness;intensity
game
ready and willing to proceed