The Wind in the Willows: Riverbank Words
Examine riverbank vocabulary and contextual language from the classic story The Wind in the Willows.
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Mole sat beside the 'rivulet'. What is a 'rivulet'?
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Toad was known for being 'boastful'. What does 'boastful' mean?
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The river provided a 'tranquil' environment. What does 'tranquil' mean?
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Toad drove the motorcar 'passionate' and wildly. What does 'passionate' mean here?
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Ratty was a 'hospitable' host to Mole. What does 'hospitable' mean?
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Mole went on an 'excursion' up river. What is an 'excursion'?
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Toad bought cars on an 'impulse'. What is an 'impulse'?
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Badger was a 'retiring' character. What does 'retiring' mean here?
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Rat was 'apprehensive' about the Wild Wood. What does 'apprehensive' mean?
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Badger lived in a 'unkempt' manner at times. What does 'unkempt' mean?
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The water was 'glimmering' under the sun. What does 'glimmering' mean?
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Badger spoke in a 'solemn' voice. What does 'solemn' mean?
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They enjoyed a 'sumptuous' picnic meal. What does 'sumptuous' mean?
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Toad regretted his 'folly'. What does 'folly' mean?
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Toad Hall was 'liberated' from the stoats. What does 'liberated' mean?