Enola Holmes 0 - “I had stood still a moment too long”

What does “footsteps” refer to?

• The sound or mark made by someone walking

• The sound of a door closing

• The noise of a car engine

• The sound of birds chirping

What does “leapt” mean?

• Walked slowly

• Jumped or sprang a long way, to a great height, or with great force

• Crawled on the ground

• Ran quickly

What does “flee” mean?

• Walk towards something

• Run away from a place or situation of danger

• Stay in one place

• Move slowly

What does “grip” mean?

• A loose hold

• A firm hold; grasp

• A gentle touch

• A soft pat

What does “scream” mean?

• Whisper softly

• Give a long, loud, piercing cry or cries expressing excitement, great emotion, or pain

• Talk quietly

• Sing a song

What does “steely” mean?

• Soft and gentle

• Resembling steel in color, brightness, or strength

• Warm and fuzzy

• Dull and dark

What does “growled” mean?

• Made a high-pitched sound

• Made a low guttural sound in the throat, typically as a sign of anger

• Laughed loudly

• Spoke softly

What does “terror” mean?

• Extreme happiness

• Extreme fear

• Mild concern

• Slight discomfort

What does “gasping” mean?

• Breathing normally

• Inhaling suddenly with the mouth open, out of pain or astonishment

• Exhaling slowly

• Speaking quietly

What does “clasping” mean?

• Letting go

• Grasping (something) tightly with one’s hand

• Pushing away

• Touching lightly