
muezzin
the official of a mosque who calls from a tower to let Muslims know it is time to pray

velvet
cloth that is very soft on one side and smooth on the other

creosote
a thick brown liquid that you paint on wood to protect it from the weather

fawn
a young deer

clan
a large group of families that are related to each other, especially in Scotland

coddle
to treat someone in a way that gives them too much protection from harm or difficult experiences

New Year?s resolution
a decision that you make on the first day of the year about the things that you intend to do or...

borderline
not good enough to definitely pass an examination

poppy
a flower with large red petals and a black centre