alley translucent exclaim clutch flank

alley

al·ley /ˈæli/ (also alleyway) noun [countable]

1. a narrow street between or behind buildings, not usually used by cars:
   • The alley led to the railway bridge.
   • She found the side alley where the stage door was located.
2. right up/down sb’s alley very suitable for someone:
   • The job sounds right up your alley.

translucent

trans·lu·cent /trænzˈluːsənt $træns- / adjective

• not transparent, but clear enough to allow light to pass through:
  • Blue veins showed through her translucent skin.

exclaim

ex·claim /ɪkˈskleɪm/ verb [intransitive and transitive] written

• to say something suddenly and loudly because you are surprised, angry, or excited:
  • ‘No!’ she exclaimed in shock.

clutch

clutch1 /klʌtʃ/ verb

1. [transitive] to hold something tightly because you do not want to lose it SYNgrip,grasp:
   • She was clutching a bottle of champagne.

flank

flank2 verb [transitive]

• to be on both sides of someone or something:
  • Lewis entered flanked by two bodyguards.
  • mountains flanking the road