| Word |
Definition |
Sentence |
| flank |
side |
Arliss grabbed up a bunch of rocks and went to throwing them at Burn Sanderson. One hit his horse in the _____. |
| hydrophobia |
rabies |
Bud Searcy sure hoped we wouldn't have an outbreak of _____ in Salt Licks and all die. |
| plague |
epidemic disease |
There's a _____ of hydrophobia making the rounds. |
| riled |
angered and annoyed |
Salt Licks folks were getting pretty_____ about whoever was stealing everyone's meat. |
| spasms |
fits |
Once Arliss turned out of his pocket a wadded-up baby copperhead that nearly threw Mama into _____. |
| rogue |
rascal |
When I told Mama that Yeller had been stealing the meat, she said, "Why, that old _____." |
| rout |
to drive out |
I rubbed salty bacon grease into his hair all over to _____ the fleas. |
| flinched |
winced |
Spot didn't offer to kick me one time, just _____ when I touched her. |
| sumptuous |
luxurious, delicious |
We had us a real _____ dinner that night with roast turkey and cornbread dressing. |
| whimpering |
crying or sobbing softly |
The bear cub was out on the bank,_____ and clawing the rocks. |
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