3rd Grade Word List in Literature

cunning

n. the quality or skill of being clever at planning something, especially by tricking other people

gallows

n. (pl) a structure, typically of two uprights and a crosspiece, for the hanging of criminals

meddle

v. try to change or have an influence on things that are not your responsibility

serve out

v. complete (a term in office, a prison sentence, etc.)

likewise

ad. in like or similar manner

goose

n. a tailor's smoothing iron with a gooseneck handle

hatch

v. (cause an egg to) break in order to allow a young animal to come out

crawl

v. move slowly or with difficulty, especially on hands and knees

bustle

n. busy activity

pounce

v. move down on as if in an attack

overset

v. overturn; turn or tip over

tack

n. a long, loose stitch