frigid
extremely cold
blinding
to deprive of sight; so bright you cannot see
clan
a group of relatives or friends that have a common background
boldly
brave; without fear or caution
flesh
the meat of animals used as food
barren
empty; lifeless
whimpers
soft crying sound
squints
to look with your eyes partly closed
lunges
a sudden forward motion
gulps
to swallow greedily or in large amounts