To hollow out is to make something hollow, to make it have a hole or a space inside. When you hollow out a tree, you make a hole in it so that you can get at the wood inside.
Splayed is a word that is used to describe something that is spread out or open. When something is splayed out, it is open and exposed.
Frostbite is a condition in which the skin becomes cold and stiff because of exposure to freezing temperatures. It can happen to anyone, even people who are wearing clothes.
When something is stenciled, it is marked or decorated with a pattern or design. The patterns are usually made with a thin layer of paint or ink.
Theorized is a verb meaning to say that something is probably true. You might theorize about what might have happened in the past, or what might happen in the future.
Lichens are a type of fungus that grows on rocks and trees. They are often brightly colored, and they are very interesting to look at.
When somebody leaves their handprints in the mud, they are demonstrating their presence. They are also telling the person who made the handprints that they were there.
When somebody leaves their handprint on something, they have left a physical evidence of their presence there. This can be anything from a fingerprint to a footprint.
Poetically means in a beautiful or romantic way. When you say that something is poetically beautiful, you mean that it is full of beauty and emotion.