a light covered by glass that can be carried by a handle
Lantern
wrapped tightly in blankets
Bundle
leaning to one side
Lopsided
speckled with small drops
Spattered
living beings, animals
Creatures
to come together
Gather
expecting, wishing
Hoping
to spend the winter in an inactive condition; sleeping through the winter
Hibernate
climb over
Scramble
to be impressed, adore
Admire