a fence or boundary formed by closely growing bushes or shrubs.

To strike or hit (someone or something) very hard.

burn (something)lightly.

 deliberately destroy or damage (something)

To remain hidden so as to wait in ambush for someone or something.

To walk slowly and with heavy steps, typically because of exhaustion or harsh conditions.

 To become unsteady or unreliable; to shake; to be undecided between two options

 Walk doggedly and slowly with heavy steps 

To walk in a slow, relaxed manner, without hurry or effort

 To decrease in vigor or power; become weaker.

A person who abandons a post or duty without permission 

To announce officially or publicly.

gloomy, dismal, dull

bad-tempered and sulky; gloomy.

To speak to someone or about something in a mean or mocking way to make fun of.

 In a confused, unclear state of mind resulting from illness or excitement 

a strip of wood, metal, or stone forming the bottom of a doorway and crossed in entering a house or room.

(of a place) deserted of people and in a state of bleak and dismal emptiness:

 the feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration or is worthless