Horton Hatches the Egg Glossary

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kink

cramp, spasm

immense

very big, massive, huge

flutter

hover in the air by moving the wings lightly

tenderly

softly, gently

prop up

to support

sleet

rain with the snow

anew

again, afresh

glee

pleasure, merriment, fun

swoop

a sudden attack

whizz

to fly by very quickly

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