the main stem of a plant; or the act of following someone very closely

bloodsucking freshwater worms

not often; almost never

lying or sitting with arms and legs spread wide apart

an expression of anger or disapproval

a young bird that has just become able to fly

to walk with difficulty because of an injury or weakness

to look at or see something for a very short time

having a sharp point that sticks out and backward from a larger point