5th Grade Word List in Literature

grumble

v. make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath

stitch

n. a piece of thread sewn in cloth

unbidden

a. without having been commanded or invited

hasten

v. speed up the progress of
v. move at high speed

girdle

n. an encircling or ringlike structure

embroider

v. decorate with needlework

wag

v. move from side to side

valour

n. the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger

thicket

n. a dense growth of bushes

nimble

a. moving quickly and lightly

thither

ad. to or toward that place

inclination

n. a feeling that you want to do a particular thing

ragamuffin

n. a dirty untidy child in torn clothes

mite

n. a very small animal similar to a spider

hark

v. listen; used mostly in the imperative

bade

v. (past tense of bid) offer for something

valiant

a. very brave or bravely determined

cavern

n. any large dark enclosed space

courtier

n. an attendant at the court of a sovereign

betook

v. (past tense of betake) go somewhere

lest

conj. with intention of preventing

mischief

n. reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others

dowry

n. money or property brought by a woman to her husband at marriage

subdue

v. get on top of; deal with successfully
v. put down by force or authority

pelt

v. attack and bombard with or as if with missiles

belabour

v. explain something more than necessary

thrust

v. push (something or someone) suddenly or violently in the specified direction

sore

a. roused to anger

repent

v. be sorry you did or did not do something

bethought

v (past tense of bethink) think on reflection; come to think

gore

v. wound by piercing with a sharp or penetrating object or instrument

ado

n. delay or unnecessary activity

hew

v. strike with an axe; cut down, strike

foaming

a. producing mass of small bubbles

whet

v. sharpen by rubbing

tusk

n. a long pointed tooth specialized for fighting or digging

doublet

n. a man's close-fitting jacket

pantaloons

n. women's baggy trousers

rap

v. hit or say something suddenly and forcefully

yard-measure

n. a ruler or tape that is three feet long