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