Whipcord
A cotton, woolen, or worsted fabric with a steep, diagonally-ribbed surface
Tent-peg
A spike pushed to the ground to hold a tent
Muttonchops
A cut of meat perpendicular to the spine, often containing a rib
Treacle
A mixture of molasses and corn syrup that is used in cooking
Frolic
Fun
Sapling
A young tree
Mongrel
A dog of mixed breed
Squawk
A loud, harsh cry
Tallow
A hard, fatty substance made from rendered animal fat, used in making candles and soap
Solder
A low-melting alloy, especially one based on lead and tin or (for higher temperatures) on brass or silver, used for joining less fusible metals
Caper
An activity or escapade, typically one that is illicit or ridiculous
Splutter
Make a series of short explosive spitting or choking sounds
Sardonic
Grimly mocking or cynical
Sulk
To be silent, morose, and bad-tempered out of annoyance or disappointment
Nip
Pinch, squeeze, or bite sharply
Spidery
Resembling a spider, especially having long, thin, angular lines like a spider's legs
Slobber
Have saliva dripping copiously from the mouth
Calico
(Of an animal, typically a cat) multicolored or mottled
Amiable
Having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner
Smothering
Cover someone or something entirely with
