dun
(adjective) of a dull grayish-brown color
glow'ring (glowering)
(adjective) have an angry or sullen look on one's face; scowl
smouldering
(verb) burn slowly with smoke but no flame
barrage
(noun) a concentrated artillery bombardment over a wide area
bristling
(adjective) aggressively brisk or tense
furtive
(adjective) attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble; secretive
flounders
(verb) struggle or stagger helplessly or clumsily in water or mud
