Snowman: A Story of a Champion -- Vocab Ch. 1-8

trough

a long, narrow, bin used to hold water or food for animals

galled

A sore acquired from rubbing

unkempt

Disheveled or untidy in appearance

hands

a way of measuring the height of the horse from the ground to its withers (shoulder); 1 hand=4 inches

farrier

a person who makes shoes for horses and takes care of their hooves

philosophy

theories based on knowledge or experience

amble

To walk at a slow, relaxed pace

sedate

Calm, quiet, and unhurried

placid

not easily excited or upset

forging

to create a relationship

frolicked

to move about cheerfully

amiable

displaying a friendly manner

stricken

seriously affected by an undesirable, unpleasant feeling

grimly

in a very serious or gloomy manner

indisputable

unable to be challenged or denied

chided

to scold or rebuke

inclinations

a natural tendency or urge

honing

to perfect over time