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.
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.
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.
