| chuckle |
to laugh softly or in a quiet manner. |
| cocoon |
a covering made by young insects and some other arthropods to protect themselves while they change from a pupa into an adult. Some spiders make cocoons to hide their eggs. |
| constant |
going on without a pause; persistent. |
| continent |
one of the earth's seven major areas of land. The continents are Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America. |
| drench |
to soak, or wet completely. |
| enclosure |
a space that is surrounded, or something that surrounds. |
| frequently |
often; many times. |
| noose |
a loop that passes through a knot in the end of a rope or other line. When the rope is pulled, the loop becomes smaller. |
| occur |
to take place; happen. |
| porch |
a structure, either open or having windows or screens, that is attached to the outside of a house. |
| reproduce |
to make a copy of. |
| ruffle |
to disturb a smooth, even surface. |
| severe |
very strict; harsh. |
| startle |
to cause to move suddenly. |
| thorn |
a short, stiff point on a plant stem or branch. |