lurched - make an abrupt, unsteady, uncontrolled movement; to stagger

bellowing - to emit a deep, loud roar, typically in pain or anger

fumbling - doing or handling something clumsily

practically - basically, almost, or nearly

den - a small, comfortable room where a person can pursue an activity in private

telegram - a message sent by telegraph then delivered in written or printed form

recreation - an activity done for enjoyment when one is not working