The Night Before Christmas

stirV

to move,movement

hungV

to fasten or attach (a thing) so that it is supported only from above or at a point near its own top

chimneyN

a vertical structure that allows the passage of smoke

nestleV

to lie close and snug

snugA

warmly comfortable or cozy

napV

to sleep for a short time

clatterN

noise

toreV

rip

lustreN

radiance of beauty, excellence

sleighN

large

reindeerN

large deer

rapidA

with high speed

dashV

to move with violence; rush

hurricaneN

very big rain and wind storm

obstacleN

something that obstructs or hinders progress.

courserN

a thing suitable for running or chasing

pranceV

to dance or move in a lively or spirited manner

pawV

to strike or scrape with the paws or feet

hoofN

an encasing protecting the foot of an animal such as horse

St NicholasN

another name for Santa clause

tarnishV

to ruin, make dirty or destroy

sootN

a black dirty substance

bundleN

several objects or a quantity of material gathered or bound together

dimpleN

a small, natural hollow area or crease seen when smiling

stumpN

the lower end of a tree or plant left after the main part falls or is cut off

pipeN

smoking utensil

wreathN

a circular band of flowers, foliage, or any ornamental work, for adorning the head or for any decorative purpose

plumpA

well filled out or rounded in form

elfN

a magical being

thistleN

a prickly plant

eggnogN

a drink made of eggs, milk or cream, sugar, and, usually, rum or wine.

white christmasP

having Christmas with snow

snowmanN

a figure of a person made of packed snow.

carolN

a Christmas song or hymn.