closely compacted in substance.

covered or saturated with water or another liquid.

unpleasantly damp and sticky or slimy to touch.

to believe something that is not true, typically in order to gain some personal advantage.

a surprise attack by people lying in wait in a concealed position.

perplexed and confused; very puzzled.

laugh in a breathy, gleeful way; chuckle.

shed tears

a loud, sharp cry, especially of pain, surprise, or delight; a shout.

move at a regular pace by lifting and setting down each foot in turn, never having both feet off the ground at once.

move at a speed faster than a walk, never having both or all the feet on the ground at the same time.

approach and address (someone) boldly or aggressively.

a sentence worded or expressed so as to elicit information.

arouse the curiosity or interest of; fascinate.

eager to know or learn something.

having a sensation of whirling and a tendency to fall or stagger; dizzy.

a feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause.

in low spirits from loss of hope or courage.

bad-tempered and sulky; gloomy.

a feeling of surprise mingled with admiration, caused by something beautiful, unexpected, unfamiliar, or inexplicable.

regard (an object, quality, or person) with respect or warm approval.

settle or move into a warm, comfortable position.

squeeze (someone) tightly in one's arms, typically to express affection.

hit (someone) hard.

allowing access, passage, or a view through an empty space; not closed or blocked up.

impossible to pass through or enter.

hanging or draping loosely and gracefully.

extending far down from the top or surface.

frozen water, a brittle transparent crystalline solid

an area of the sea, a lake, or a river where the water is not very deep.

of or appropriate to a father

offensively impolite or ill-mannered.

offensively impolite or ill-mannered.