1. Thanks to
Dang, Irede, Priscila, Kathy, Anh, Samar, Mas
hari, Leslie, and Khalid

2. 1. A cut or projection forming a shelf on a cliff
or rock wall.
2. An underwater ridge or rock shelf.
EX: “Stanley saw a rut, about a foot wide and six
inches deep, running down a cliff. On either
side of the rut were a series of ledges.”
(Holes, chapter 36)

3. To achieve a goal, to be successful.
EX: “At times he had to use the side of the rut
for support, in order to make it to the next
ledge.” (Holes, chapter 36)

4.  1. Physically weak; delicate
 2. Not strong or substantial; slight
 3. Easily broken or destroyed; fragile.
 EX: “His frail body trembled terribly as he
climbed the stone wall.” (Holes, chapter 36)

5. Gratefully ( adv)
Gratefully:with appreciation; in a grateful
manner; in a thankful manner; with thanks.
Synonyms:appreciatively, thankfully.

6. Snicker(v/n)
Snicker: a disrespectful laugh or laugh quietly
Synonyms: snigger, snort.

7. Contritely( adv)/ Contrite (adj)
Contritely: in a rueful manner.
Synonyms:remorsefully, ruefully.
Contrite:feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for
sins or offenses.
Ex: ‘’ I am glad Becca’s all right,’’ Hattie said
contritely.

8. Slang badly in need (of
money, manpower, etc.)
In financial need: We are strapped for
cash right now.

9. Deserted
Def: To leave someone behind without help.
Ex: She deserted her son for another family.

10. Feebly
Def: weakly, faintly. (without energy, strength
and power)
Ex: Grandpa sat feebly on the bench with his
head down staring at his hand.

11. Cliff [kliff] {n.}
A high steep face of a rock

12. Rising or descending by small degrees or little by
little

13. Slope[slohp] {v or n.}
Noun: the slope of a mountain; ski slopes
*(use without object) To move at an inclination or obliquely : They sloped
gradually westward
*(use with object) To incline from the horizontal or vertical : The sun sloped its
beans

14. swarm
• A large or dense group of
insects, esp. flying ones.

15. tangled
• Twist together into a confused mass

16. Vine
• A climbing or trailing woody-stemmed plant.

17. PEEL
To strip away the skin

18. BURST
Explode

19. SOGGY
Humid/Soaked