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Words and definitions

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Alphabetical list of words and meanings

Word adorn cellophane disgust drain flick gaze gutter huddle impulse inconspicuous mock morsel nudge obviously score shack sidewalk spoil stuff suck

Definition, meaning decorate, enhance transparent sheet for wrapping contempt, disdain place where water flows downward and away quick toss with the fingers look curiously or with wonder channel near the street for dirty water crowd or move close together quick involuntary reaction or thought without being noticed ridicule, insult small portion of something, usually food touch lightly with an elbow clearly, easily seen group of twenty small, poorly built house pedestrian walkway near the street, pavement (Br.) go bad, become rotten put or cram into a small place make something dissolve in the mouth

Expressions

die down
might as well
head for
With that,
What the heck
How nice of (you) to V
Who do you think (I am), ________?

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Note: These are general meanings for the words as used in this story. You may encounter other definitions depending on context. Check a dictionary for other meanings.