omission
Something that has been overlooked or left out.
stumped
Baffled by a problem; incapable of coming up with a solution.
jubilation
A state of extreme joy and happiness.
buckshot
Coarse lead ammunition inside the shells loaded into a shotgun.
gristmill
A mill for grinding grain.
clatter
The loud meaningless hum of people engaging in gossip.
dialect
The particular words or specific usage or pronunciation of words that is common to a particular group of people or region.
groveling
A humiliating form of asking for help or assistance.
lard
White semisolid fat rendered from pig innards.
loping
A casual form of walking characterized by long strides.
omniscient
The characteristic of being able to know everything.
mournful
An expression or display of great sadness and sorrow.
dilemma
A situation that creates the necessity to make a choice between two or more equally valid choices,
pester
To annoy or bother continuously and in a particularly irritating way.
frankfurter
A hot dog or hot dog sized and shaped link of sausage.
pneumonia
A respiratory disease causing inflammation of the lung, congestion and extreme difficultyin breathing.
wringer
A mechanism consisting of two tubes place closely together through which recently washed clothing can be inserted which, when the tubes rotate by cranking a handle, squeeze the remaining water from the fabric; a very early version of a clothes dryer.
devilment
Prankish acts or behavior which irritates even those who are not the target of the maliciousness.
tuckered
Worn out and fatigued, usually from having engaged in physical activity that depleted one's vitality.
whetstone
A flat, hard mineral substance against which a blade is rubbed to renew its sharpness and cutting ability.
feeble
Lacking in physical strength or intellectual capacity.
lickety-split
In a rapid manner; immediately.
commence
To start or begin.
