Trouble at Silver Pines Inn- Lesson 22, Chapters 13-15
masses
A large body of matter with no definite shape
mantel
A shelf over a fireplace
tentacles
A slender flexible limb or appendage in an animal
appointment
An arrangement to meet someone at a particular time and place
stabilized
Become unlikely to overturn
groped
Feel about or search blindly with the hands
suspecting
Have an idea of something without certain proof
clamor
Loud and confused noise
scudding
Move fast in a straight line because of the wind
descending
Move or fall downward
whirling
Move rapidly around and around
unconscious
Not aware and responding to one's surroundings
insulated
Protect something by interposing material
launched
Set in motion by pushing
torrent
Strong and fast moving stream of liquid
nibbling
Take small bites out of
intelligent
The ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills
resistance
The refusal to accept or comply with something
scattered
Throw in random directions
gale
Very strong wind
sluiced
Wash or rinse freely with a stream of water