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| Term | Definition |
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| Pound | verb (used with object) 1.to strike repeatedly with great force, as with an instrument, the fist, heavy missiles, etc. 2.to produce or effect by striking or thumping, or in a manner resembling this (often followed by out): |
| Howl | verb (used without object) 1.to utter a loud, prolonged, mournful cry, as that of a dog or wolf. 2.to utter a similar cry in distress, pain, rage, etc.; wail. 3.to make a sound like an animal howling: |
| Jaw | noun 1.either of two bones, the mandible or maxilla, forming the framework of the mouth. 2.the part of the face covering these bones, the mouth, or the mouth parts collectively: |
| Bounce | verb (used without object), 1.to spring back from a surface in a lively manner: The ball bounced off the wall. 2.to strike the ground or other surface, and rebound: |
| Always | adverb 1.every time; on every occasion; without exception: He always works on Saturday. 2.all the time; continuously; uninterruptedly: There is always some pollution in the air. 3.forever: |
| Cause | noun 1.a person or thing that acts, happens, or exists in such a way that some specific thing happens as a result; 2.the reason or motive for some human action: The good news was a cause for rejoicing. |
| Shout | verb (used without object) 1.to call or cry out loudly and vigorously. 2.to speak or laugh noisily or unrestrainedly. |
| Aloud | adverb 1. with the normal tone and volume of the speaking voice, as distinguished from whisperingly: They could not speak aloud in the library. 2. vocally, as distinguished from mentally: He read the book aloud. |
| South | noun 1.a cardinal point of the compass lying directly opposite north. Abbreviation: S. 2.the direction in which this point lies. |
| couple | noun 1.two of the same sort considered together; pair. 2.two persons considered as joined together, as a married or engaged pair, lovers, or dance partners: They make a handsome couple. |
| Drawn | verb 1.past participle of draw. |
| Scout | noun 1.a soldier, warship, airplane, etc., employed in reconnoitering. 2.a person sent out to obtain information. |
| False | adjective, falser, falsest. 1.not true or correct; erroneous: a false statement. 2. uttering or declaring what is untrue: a false witness. |
| Proud | adjective, 1. feeling pleasure or satisfaction over something regarded as highly honorable or creditable to oneself (often followed by of, an infinitive, or a clause). |
| Frown | verb (used without object) 1. to contract the brow, as in displeasure or deep thought; scowl. 2. to look displeased; have an angry look. 3. to view with disapproval; look disapprovingly (usually followed by on or upon): to frown upon a scheme. |
| Sauce | noun 1. any preparation, usually liquid or semiliquid, eaten as a gravy or as a relish accompanying food. 2. stewed fruit, often puréed and served as an accompaniment to meat, dessert, or other food: |
| Grown | adjective 1. advanced in growth : a grown boy. 2.arrived at full growth or maturity; adult: a grown man. |
| Couch | noun 1.a piece of furniture for seating from two to four people, typically in the form of a bench with a back, sometimes having an armrest at one or each end, and partly or wholly upholstered and often fitted with springs, |
| Dawn | noun 1.the first appearance of daylight in the morning: Dawn broke over the valley. 2. the beginning or rise of anything; advent: the dawn of civilization. |
| Mount | verb (used with object) 1.to go up; climb; ascend:to mount stairs. 2.to get up on (a platform, a horse, etc.). 3. to set or place at an elevation: |