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Skellig - Chapter 8 & 9

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  • bluebottle
    A type of blowfly with a metallic blue body, commonly associated with decaying matter.
  • scrambling
    Moving or climbing quickly and often with difficulty or in a hurried, chaotic manner.
  • plaster
    A soft mixture of lime with sand or cement and water for spreading on walls, ceilings, or other structures to form a smooth hard surface when dried.
  • singsong
    Spoken or sung with a regular, rhythmic cadence, often in a monotonous tone.
  • chewed
    Bit and worked (food) in the mouth with the teeth to make it easier to swallow.
  • whispered
    Spoken in a soft, low voice, especially to avoid being overheard.
  • swigged
    Drank something in large gulps or swallows.
  • frosted
    Having a rough, grainy, or matte finish; covered with frost or ice crystals.
  • special
    Better, greater, or otherwise different from what is usual.
  • prawn
    A small aquatic crustacean with an exoskeleton and ten legs, similar to a shrimp.
  • famished
    Extremely hungry.
  • collapse
    Fall down or give way suddenly, typically as a result of structural failure.
  • sufficiency
    An adequate amount or quantity that meets the needs of a situation.
  • nostrils
    The two external openings of the nose through which air is inhaled and exhaled.
  • spewing
    Ejecting or sending out in a stream or jet, typically in a forceful or sudden manner.
  • flashlight
    A small portable electric lamp powered by batteries.
  • moaning
    Making a long, low sound expressing physical or mental suffering or pleasure.
  • clogging
    Blocking or becoming blocked with an accumulation of thick, wet matter.
  • coughing
    Expelling air from the lungs with a sudden, sharp sound.
  • chow mein
    A Chinese dish consisting of fried noodles, often with meat and vegetables.