Vocab 1
the thick, white-fleshed, edible root of a plant of the mustard family.
turnip
exhibiting or characterized by lack of serious thought or concentration; disorganized; silly.
scatterbrained
to make a short, sharp sound similar to small birds and certain insects
chirped
a house used as a temporary residence, as in the hunting season; a summer cottage.
lodge
spraying with chemicals to kill harmful organisms.
fumigating
a place with a number of inhabitants in one place.
population center
covering a wall with comparatively thin, flat pieces of wood or similar materials.
paneled
having an abnormal reaction of the body to a previously encountered allergen which causes itchy eyes, runny nose, wheezing, skin rash, or diarrhea
allergic
pleasing; delightful.
charming
lingering in a certain place, though unsuspected or unknown.
lurking
making or emitting a sharp sound like that of the letter s prolonged, as a snake does, or as steam does when forced under pressure through a small opening.
hissed
a small notebook.
memo pad
slight.
faint
to obstruct or destroy.
sabotage
to cause a tingling sensation in something.
prickle
one of a breed of medium- to large-sized dogs, usually having a black-and-tan coat, very long ears, loose skin, and an acute sense of smell; a dog used chiefly for following human scents.
bloodhound
a commercial establishment that provides lodging, food, etc., for the public, especially travelers; a small hotel; a tavern
Inn
a guard or person keeping watch.
sentinel
in a desperate, wild, or frenzied way, out of extreme excitement, pain, fear, etc.
frantically
enormously.
immensely
a detachable lock with a pivoted or sliding shackle that can be passed through a link, ring, staple, or the like of.
padlock
to stand, sit, or walk in a bent posture
hunched
small, spider-like creatures which feed on the blood of birds and mammals, including humans.
tick
a state of nervous fear or anxiety
heebie-jeebies
an open porch covered by a roof running along the outside of the building.
veranda