Fast and Curious: The Dark is Rising (Ch. 1-3)

The definition of "immense" is:

• Moderate in size
• Slightly small
• Average in intensity
• Extremely large or great in size, amount, degree, or intensity.

The definition of "disconcerted" is:

• To be organized and systematic
• To be excited and enthusiastic
• To be calm and composed
• To be unsettled, confused, or disturbed.

The definition of "tantalized" is:

• To tease or torment by showing something desirable but keeping it out of reach.
• To confuse or bewilder
• To bore or disinterest
• To satisfy completely

The definition of "quench" is:

• To run quickly
• To satisfy one's thirst or desire
• To bake in an oven
• To start a fire

The definition of "cackle" is:

• to make a harsh, usually high-pitched laugh
• to hum a tune
• to shout loudly
• to whisper softly

The definition of "peril" is:

• casual encounter
• serious and immediate danger
• pleasant surprise
• mild inconvenience

The definition of "copse" is:

• A large group of trees
• A single tree
• A type of fruit
• A small group of trees

The definition of "inexorably" is:

• impossible to stop or prevent
• flexible and changeable
• temporarily stoppable
• easily preventable

The definition of "hearth" is:

• A musical instrument used in ancient times
• The edge of a stone or brick fireplace
• The area in front of a fireplace where a fire is kept burning for heating or cooking purposes.
• A type of cooking utensil

The definition of "sullen" is:

• showing happiness and excitement
• displaying calmness and serenity
• expressing gratitude and appreciation
• showing irritation or ill humor by a gloomy silence or reserve