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pond

an area of water smaller than a lake, often artificially made:

trot

If a horse or similar animal with four legs …, it runs at its slowest speed, using short steps in which a front leg and the back leg on the opposite side move together:

pat

to touch someone or something gently and usually repeatedly with the hand flat:

dull

not clear, bright, or shiny:

hound

a type of dog used for hunting

sight

the ability to see:

churchyard

an area of land around a church, where dead bodies are buried

gallop

(of a horse) to run fast so that all four feet come off the ground together in each act of forward movement, or (of a person) to ride a horse that is running in this way:

saddle

a leather seat on a horse:

polish

to rub something using a piece of cloth or brush to clean it and make it shine:

swung (swing)

to arrange for something to happen, by persuading people and often by acting slightly dishonestly:

collar

a strap made of leather or other strong material that is put around the neck of an animal, especially a dog or cat:

whichever

any one from a limited set:

bit

a piece of metal put in a horse's mouth to allow the person riding it to control its movements

bridle

a set of leather straps that are put around a horse's head to allow its rider to control it

rein

a long, thin piece of material, especially leather, that helps you to control and direct a horse:

blinker

two pieces of leather that are put at the side of a horse's eyes so that it can only see forward:

fortnight

a period of two weeks:

tremble

to shake slightly in a way that you cannot control, for example because you are frightened, angry, or excited, or because of illness:

distraught

extremely worried, nervous, or upset:

appeal

a request to the public for money, information, or help:

famine

a situation in which there is not enough food for a great number of people, causing illness and death, or a particular period when this happens:

groom

to clean an animal, often by brushing its fur:

oats

a plant that is a type of grass, or its grain used in baking and cooking or to feed animals:

mare

an adult female horse:

groom

a person whose job is to take care of and clean horses

fetch

to go to another place to get something or someone and bring it, him, or her back:

whip

a piece of leather or rope that is fastened to a stick, used for hitting animals or people:

lion tamer

someone who trains lions so that they can perform in a circus:

set out

to start a trip

tame

not wild or dangerous, either naturally or because of training or long involvement with humans:

lash

to hit with a lot of force:

carry away

to move something or someone away from a particular place:

Trash left on the beach during the day is … at night by the tide.

carried away

The prisoners were regularly … with electric cable.

lashed

If your … is poor, you should not drive a car.

sight

After a few months' contact the monkeys become very ….

tame

He … to become chief executive.

set out

He never set out to be a …, but he had always wanted to be in the circus.

lion tamer

She lashed the horses mercilessly with her long ….

whip

Could you … me my glasses from the other room, please?

fetch

These cookies contain ….

oats

Polly spends hours in the stables … her pony.

grooming

Another crop failure could result in widespread ….

famine

They're launching (= starting) an … to raise money for famine victims.

appeal

The missing child's … parents made an emotional appeal for information on TV.

distraught

I was … with fear, panicking that I had not made the right decision.

trembling

How much would it cost to hire a car for a …?

fortnight

He wore … in his first two races.

blinkers

We can go to the seven o'clock performance or the eight - … is best for you.

whichever

I grabbed the dog by the … and dragged it out of the room.

collar

If you want an interview with Pedro, I could probably … it (for you).

swing

… your shoes regularly to protect the leather.

polish

He swung himself into the … and rode off.

saddle

We … through the woods.

galloped

The bird is a … yellow color.

dull

He … my head/patted me on the head affectionately.

patted

She was … along on her pony.

trotting

The children enjoy floating their boats on the … in the park.

pond