grinned
(verb) smile broadly, especially in an unrestrained manner and with the mouth open
lark
(noun) a small ground-dwelling songbird, typically with brown streaky plumage, a crest, and elongated hind claws, and with a song that is delivered in flight
cowed
(adjective) cause (someone) to submit to one's wishes by intimidation
crumps
(noun) a loud thudding sound, especially one made by an exploding bomb or shell
lice
(noun) small wingless parasitic insects that live on the skin of mammals and birds
smug
(adjective) having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements
kindling
(adjective) easily combustible
