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pierce verb [ˈpiɚs]
  • to make a hole in or through (something)
  • to go through or into (something) in a forceful or noticeable way —often + through
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moonlit adjective [ˈmuːnˌlɪt]
  • lighted by the moon
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flail verb [ˈfleɪl]
  • to move or swing your arms or legs in a wild and uncontrolled way
  • to strike or hit (something or someone) in a wild and uncontrolled way
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dim adjective [ˈdɪm]
  • not bright or clear : not seen clearly
  • not understood or remembered in a clear way
  • not likely to be good or successful
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dimmer noun [ˈdɪmɚ]
  • a device that allows you to control the brightness of a light
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desperate adjective [ˈdɛsprət]
  • very sad and upset because of having little or no hope : feeling or showing despair
  • very bad or difficult to deal with
  • done with all of your strength or energy and with little hope of succeeding
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cling verb [ˈklɪŋ]
  • to hold onto something or someone very tightly —usually + to or onto
  • to stay very close to someone for emotional support, protection, etc. —usually + to
  • to stick to something or someone—usually + to
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knight noun [ˈnaɪt]
  • a soldier in the past who had a high social rank and who fought while riding a horse and usually wearing armor
  • a man who is given a special honor and the title of Sir by the king or queen of England
  • a chess piece shaped like a horse's head
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flashlight noun [ˈflæʃˌlaɪt]
  • a small electric light that can be carried in your hand and that runs on batteries —called also (British) torch
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embankment noun [ɪmˈbæŋkmənt]
  • a raised bank or wall that is built to carry a roadway or hold back water
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crossbow noun [ˈkrɑːsˌboʊ]
  • a weapon that shoots arrows and that consists of a short bow attached to a longer piece of wood
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creak verb [ˈkriːk]
  • to make a long, high sound : to make a sound like the sound made by an old door when it opens or closes
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chirp verb [ˈtʃɚp]
  • to make a short high-pitched sound
  • to say (something) in a cheerful and lively way
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canter noun [ˈkæntɚ]
  • the way a horse moves when it is running fairly fast
  • a ride or run at a canter—usually singular