Twas the night before Christmas
stirring (verb): moving about nestled (verb): resting comfortably and quietly kerchief (noun): short for handkerchief (a wrap that you wear on your head) nap (noun): a short period of sleep clatter (noun): a loud sound the matter (noun): something that is wrong, a problem (What is wrong ,Whats the matter ) shutters (noun): window coverings sash (noun): a rope that holds curtains together (or holds a housecoat or sweater or dress closed) dash away (verb): go quickly obstacle (noun): something that is in the way tarnished (adjective): dirty peddler (noun): a person who sells objects on a street wreath (noun): a circular plant that is decorated with berries, ribbons, or lights and hung on a door dread (verb): to fear or worry down of a thistle (noun): the fluffy part of a sharp plant that you can blow away
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