The snake and the mirror
Glossary (contextual meanings)
coil : arrange (something long and flexible) in a coil
full-blooded: strong
homeopath : a homeopathy doctor
attentively : paying close attention
tale : story
familiar : well known from long or close association.
electrified : charged with electricity; having an electric current passing through
set up : to begin or start
meagre : small in quantity
possessed : have as belonging to one; own
solitary : single
vest : an undergarment worn on the upper part of the body, typically having no sleeves.
gable : the triangular upper part of a wall at the end of a ridged roof
beam : a long, sturdy piece of squared timber or metal used to support the roof or floor of a building.
take time off : take time off from work; stop working temporarily
tempt : have an urge or inclination to do something
admirer : a person who has a particular regard for someone or something
make your presence feel : to have a strong effect on other people or on a situation
moustache : a strip of hair left to grow above the upper lip
bachelor : a man who is not and has never been married
earth-shaking : very important, shocking
pace up and down : to walk with regular steps around a small area, because you are worried, nervous, or impatient
plenty : a large or sufficient amount or quantity; more than enough
thud : a dull, heavy sound, such as that made by an object falling to the ground
wriggle : twist and turn with quick writhing movements
simultaneous : occurring, operating, or done at the same time
slither : move smoothly over a surface with a twisting or oscillating motion
tremble : shake involuntarily, typically as a result of anxiety, or excitement
turn to stone : to become completely still, not moving
surround : to enclose on all sides
Creator : the God
in the flesh : present physically, completely real
leaden : of the colour of lead; dull grey
drain : deprive of strength or vitality
lurk : be or remain hidden so as to wait in ambush for someone or something.
feebly : in a way that lacks strength or force
closer quarters : immediate contact or close range
for all (one) is worth : to the greatest degree or extent of one's ability; to the utmost; as vigorously or intensely as possible
life companion : a person who will share your life and act as your major partner
sprinter : an athlete who races over short distances
taken with : attracted by
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