The Fly

The Fly Glossary

Snug

Comfortable, warm, and cozy

Peer

Look with difficulty or concentration at someone or something

Pram

A type of carriage or stroller for a baby

Nuisance

A person who is creating a problem or menace

Treacle

A thick, sticky dark syrup made from partly refined sugar; molasses

Sacrilege

Violation or misuse of what is regarded as sacred

Feebly

In a way that lacks strength or force

Ooze

Slowly trickle or seep out of something

Tamper

Interfere with (something) in order to cause damage or make unauthorized alterations

Exultantly

Triumphantly happy

Chaps

The lower jaw or half of the cheek

Laborious

Requiring considerable time and effort

Wretchedness

A very unhappy or unfortunate state

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