grimace
Sneer; make a distorted expression.
census
Official counting of the population or other specific information about the residents in a particular place.
adversary
Enemy; foe; an opponent.
slumber
Dozing off; sleeping deeply.
gourd
A container made from the hardened skin of a fruit or vegetable.
jostling
Being knocked against something; shoved around.
sodden
Soaking wet.
pod
A small herd or group of whales.
lesions
Wounds, bruises.
yipping
Short, high pitched barking sounds.
bleat
(of a sheep, goat, or calf) make a characteristic wavering cry.
straddle
Sit or stand with one leg on either side of (something).
gurgle
Make a hollow bubbling sound, like that made by water running out of a bottle.
seam
A line along which two pieces of fabric are sewn together in a garment or other article.
glisten
To shine, glitter.
forager
A person or animal that searches widely for food or provisions.
buzzard
A large hawklike bird of prey with broad wings and a rounded tail, typically seen soaring in wide circles.
grit
Small loose particles of stone or sand.
sear
Burn or scorch the surface of (something) with a sudden, intense heat.
latent
Existing but not yet developed or manifest; hidden or concealed.
