| colony |
a place where a group of people come to settle which is under the control of their home country. |
| fascinate |
to attract and hold the attention and interest of. |
| fee |
an amount of money requested or paid for a service. |
| forge1 |
to form or shape by heating and hammering. |
| gloomy |
dim or dark. |
| grocery |
a store where food and other household supplies are sold; grocery store. |
| militia |
a group of trained citizens who are not soldiers but can serve as members of the military in an emergency. |
| network |
a system that involves a number of persons or groups. |
| opportunity |
a chance for a better situation. |
| pal |
(informal) a fairly close friend. |
| prickle |
a small, sharp, pointed growth or extension, such as a plant thorn. |
| restore |
to bring back into use or existence. |
| submerge |
to put underwater or in some other liquid. |
| thorn |
a short, stiff point on a plant stem or branch. |
| uphold |
to support or decide in favor of, when faced with a challenge. |