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Notes to Text

1.put away: remove (something) to a place where it is usually stored
  Examples: I’ll have to put something away for my retirement.

2. roar: a deep loud continuing sound
  Examples: She was frightened by the lion’s roars.

3. kneel: go down or remain on the knee(s)
  Examples: She knelt down to pull a weed from flower-bed.

4. slam: push, move hurriedly and with great force
  Examples: He slammed the book down on the table and angrily walked out.

5. steer: direct the course of (as a ship or vehicle)
  Examples: He steered the car skillfully through the narrow streets.

6. screech: a harsh, piercing sound
  Examples: The girl’s screeches brought the police.

7. pound: beat repeatedly
  Examples: With a madly pounding heart he took the steps three a time.

8. ...Falzo knew he couldn’t outrun it: ...Falzo knew he couldn’t run faster than the train.

9. leap: jump over
  Examples: When the bus slowed down the man leaped off.

10. scoop: take up or out
  Examples: He scooped his books off the floor.

11. crush: press with great force so as to break, hurt
  Examples: Don’t crush this box; there are flowers inside.

12. beneath: below
  Examples: They sheltered themselves beneath their umbrellas.

13. instant: a moment of time
  Examples: Not for an instant did I believe he had lied.

14. giant: very large
  Examples: He bought giant Christmas trees last year.

15. stride: a long step in walking
  Examples: In a few strides he crossed the room.

16. tuck: put into a convenient narrow space for protection, safety, etc.
  Examples: The bird tucked its head under its wing.

17. perch:
( cause to) go into or be in the stated position (esp. unsafely, or on something high)
  Examples: He would take out his spectacles and perch them on the end of his nose.

18. everlasting: lasting for ever; endless
  Examples: What is the key to everlasting happiness?

19. appreciation: grateful feeling
  Examples: He showed no appreciation of my help.

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