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Tom Sawyer Whitewash
4 eng Tom Sawyer Whitewashing the Fence
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Brimming | Filled to the very top; overflowing. |
| Surveyed | Looked closely at or examined something, often to get a general impression. |
| Melancholy | A deep, pervasive feeling of sadness, often without an obvious cause. |
| Skylarking | Engaging in playful mischief or pranks; frolicking. |
| Vigour | Energy, force, or enthusiasm. |
| Triumph | A great success, achievement, or victory. |
| Tranquilly | In a calm, peaceful, and undisturbed manner. |
| Gait | A person's or animal's way of walking. |
| Reluctance | The feeling of hesitation or unwillingness to do something. |
| Dangled | Hung or swung freely. |
| Jeer | To laugh at or mock somebody in a rude, mocking way. |
| Dilapidated | (Of a building or object) in a state of disrepair or ruin as a result of age or neglect. |
| Covet | To strongly desire (something belonging to another). |
| Attain | To achieve or succeed in getting (something). |
| Mused | To think carefully or deeply about something; to ponder. |
| Substantial | Of considerable importance, size, or worth. |