【单词】
rip:[I,T] to tear something or be torn quickly and violently
ice pick:n. (餐桌上用的)碎冰锥
vigorous:adj.using a lot of energy and strength or determination
pry:n. the act of prying
wedge: v. [T always + adv/prep ] to force something firmly into a narrow space
work up: If you work yourself up, you make yourself feel very upset or angry about something. Just don't get yourself all worked up.
dart: v.[I always + adv/prep] to move suddenly and quickly in a particular direction
cramped: adj. 狭窄的
hunt around: 四处找寻,到处搜寻
flower pot: 花盆
discard:v.[T] to get rid of something
rowing:n. 划船;赛艇运动
growl: vi. 咆哮着说
exasperated: [ɪɡ'zæspəretɪd] adj.very annoyed and upset
in a … fashion: in a particular way
【表达】
It is quite possible that the mousehole branches and twists about, and that he has lost his way.
I will count three, then we will all call.
Mr. and Mrs. Little and George got down on their hands and knees and put their mouths as close as possible to the mousehole.
When lunch was over Mrs. Little broke out crying again, and said she thought Stuart was dead.
If you don't stop acting in an idiotic fashion,I will have to punish you.