short discussion 200 words

Vocab for Rocking Horse Winner

“A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.” The things we already have are more valuable than the things we only hope to get.

Batman: a soldier assigned to an officer as a servant.

Bonny:(of people) healthy, sweet, and lively. (Brit.)

Brain Fever: an acute inflammation of the meninges of the brain and spinal cord, caused by a specific organism, accompanied by fever and occasionally red spots on the skin.

Career: speed, especially full speed.

Filthy: Lucre- money.

Honor Bright: upon my honor; really and truly.

Sullen: showing irritation or ill humor by a gloomy silence or reserve.

Trivet: a small metal plate with short legs, especially one put under a hot platter or dish to protect a table.