CLASS 7 English Poorvi book Chapter 1 The Day the River Spoke

 

Chapter 1

The Day the River Spoke

Word Meaning:

1.   Splashed: fell in drops, making a sound

2.   Kingfisher: an often brightly coloured bird with a large head and long sharp beak, typically diving for fish from a perch. Many of the tropical kinds live in forests and feed on terrestrial prey such as insects and lizards

3. Swept down: something that moves swiftly and smoothly downward, often in a continuous, forceful manner

4.   Slithered: moved by sliding from side to side

5.    River’s edge: the point where the land meets the water of a river.

6.   Bask in the sun: to lie or sit in the pleasant warmth of the sun, enjoying its heat and light

7.    Murmuring: speaking in a low voice

8.    Startled: surprised

9.    Thicket: a dense group of bushes and trees

10.  Shrieked: made a high-pitched sound

11.  There wasn’t a soul in sight: no one was visible; the area was completely empty of people

12.  Went on: to continue, to happen, or to talk excessively.

13.  Puzzled: unable to understand; perplexed.

14. Fields: an area of open land, especially one planted with crops or pasture, typically bounded by hedges or fences.

15.  Minding: take care or be careful of or about something

16.  Sob: cry noisily

17.  Rustle: light sound made by leaves rubbing against each other

18.  Breathless: gasping for breath, typically due to exertion

19.  Conspiratorially: secretly

20. Pity: the feeling of sorrow and compassion caused by the suffering and misfortunes of others.

21.  Clump: a small group of trees growing together

22.  Rattling: noise made by shaking things

23.  Catamaran: a kind of boat

24.  Wailed: (here) complained in a loud voice

25.  Panting: breathing with short, quick breaths; out of breath.

26.  Crept: move slowly and carefully in order to avoid being heard or noticed.

27. Squatting: crouch or sit with one’s knees bent and one’s heels close to or touching one’s buttocks or the back of one’s thighs.

28.  earthen floor: floor that is made from compacted soil or clay, not concrete, tile, or wood.

29.  Spring from: to originate from, be caused by, or result from something

30.  Scratching: the act of rubbing your skin with your nails

31. Nodding: lower and raise one’s head slightly and briefly, especially in greeting, assent, or understanding, or to give someone a signal

32.  Chuckle: laugh quietly or inwardly.

33.  Sail: voyage