| canter |
a horse's gait between a trot and a gallop. |
| cocky |
sure of oneself in a rude way; arrogant. |
| coward |
a person who does not have the courage to face danger, pain, or something difficult. |
| crook |
something bent, curved, or hooked. |
| distinguish |
to tell apart by seeing differences (often followed by "from"). |
| exploration |
the act of investigating or examining. |
| filter |
a device used to remove dirt or other solids from liquids or gases. A filter can be made of paper, charcoal, or other material with tiny holes in it. |
| frantic |
very excited by worry or fear; frenzied. |
| gutter |
a ditch along the edge of a road or a long, open container attached to the edge of a roof for carrying off water. |
| majestic |
having majesty; grand; splendid; noble. |
| obtain |
to get; gain. |
| period |
a section of time with a set beginning and end. |
| quicken |
to make faster; accelerate. |
| shred |
a long strip that is torn or cut off, or almost torn off. |
| transfer |
the act of moving something from one person or place to another. |