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1. A cut or projection forming a shelf on a cliff or rock wall.
2. An underwater ridge or rock shelf.
EX: “Stanley saw a rut, about a foot wide and six inches deep, running down a cliff. On either
side of the rut were a series of ledges.” (Holes, chapter 36)
To achieve a goal, to be successful.
EX: “At times he had to use the side of the rut for support, in order to make it to the next ledge.” (Holes, chapter 36)
1. Physically weak; delicate
2. Not strong or substantial; slight
3. Easily broken or destroyed; fragile.
EX: “His frail body trembled terribly as he climbed the stone wall.” (Holes, chapter 36)
Gratefully ( adv)
Gratefully:with appreciation; in a grateful manner; in a thankful manner; with thanks.
Synonyms:appreciatively, thankfully.
Snicker(v/n)
Snicker: a disrespectful laugh or laugh quietly
Synonyms: snigger, snort.
Contritely( adv)/ Contrite (adj)
Contritely: in a rueful manner.
Synonyms:remorsefully, ruefully.
Contrite:feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses.
Ex: ‘’ I am glad Becca’s all right,’’ Hattie said contritely.
Slang badly in need (of
money, manpower, etc.)
In financial need: We are strapped for
cash right now.
Deserted
Def: To leave someone behind without help.
Ex: She deserted her son for another family.
Feebly
Def: weakly, faintly. (without energy, strength
and power)
Ex: Grandpa sat feebly on the bench with his
head down staring at his hand.
Cliff [kliff] {n.}
A high steep face of a rock
Rising or descending by small degrees or little by
little
Slope[slohp] {v or n.}
Noun: the slope of a mountain; ski slopes
*(use without object) To move at an inclination or obliquely : They slopedgradually westward
*(use with object) To incline from the horizontal or vertical : The sun sloped its beans
swarm
• A large or dense group of insects, esp. flying ones.
tangled
• Twist together into a confused mass
Vine
• A climbing or trailing woody-stemmed plant.
PEELTo strip away the skin
BURSTExplode
SOGGYHumid/Soaked