Matching Pairs Ted Hughes The Iron Man VocabOnline version Chapter 1 Vocabulary match by Emily Wiltshire 1 Hither 2 Gleefully 3 Forefinger 4 To dart 5 Seagull 6 Thither 7 To jab 8 Seaman 9 Scuttling 10 Tug 11 Fastened to poke quickly, especially with something sharp or pointy. to or towards that place. situated or positioned on this side. to do something in a triumphantly joyful way. a person who works as a sailor on a boat. to run somewhere suddenly and rapidly. a white seabird. to close or do up securely. to pull something hard or suddenly. the finger which is next to the thumb. to run hurriedly with short quick steps.