3rd Grade Word List in Literature

pigsty

n. an enclosed area where pigs are kept

sparkling

a. shining with brilliant points of light like stars

enchanted

a. affected by magic or seeming to be affected by magic

streak

n. a narrow marking of a different color or texture from the background

snug

a. warm, comfortable, and protected

filthy

a. disgustingly dirty

parlour

n. a room in a private house used for relaxing, especially one that was kept tidy for entertaining guests

doleful

a. filled with or evoking sadness

jog

v. stimulate to remember

bestir

v. make physical or mental effort

mutter

v. talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

brink

n. a region marking a boundary

billow

n. a large sea wave

pomp

n. ceremonial elegance and splendor

rushlight

n. a candle consisting of a rush wick in tallow