articlesforchristians

Hibernate: Of an animal or plant, spend the winter in a dormant state.
Stump: The bottom part of a tree left projecting from the ground after most of the trunk has fallen or been cut down.
Thatch: A roof covering of straw, reeds, palm leaves, or a similar material.
Thicket: A dense group of bushes or trees.
Woodpecker: A bird with a strong bill and a stiff tail, that climbs tree trunks to find insects and drums on dead wood to mark territory.
Peck (amount): A measure of capacity for dry goods, equal to a quarter of a bushel (8 US quarts = 8.81 liters, or 2 imperial gallons = 9.092 liters).
Venture: A risky or daring journey or undertaking.
Fie: Used to express disgust or outrage. (archaic)