| active |
always doing something; busy; full of energy. |
| although |
in spite of the fact that; even though. |
| astonishment |
great surprise or amazement. |
| budge |
to change or begin to change position slightly. |
| couple |
two things of the same kind or that go together in some way. |
| deaf |
not able to hear, or not able to hear well. |
| gland |
a group of cells or an organ that produces fluids that are released into the body or pass out of the body. |
| interruption |
the act of stopping or breaking off something in progress. |
| invent |
to think of, come up with, or create something new. |
| lumber1 |
logs cut into boards or beams for use in building. |
| nomination |
the act of choosing a person to run for office. |
| parole |
the release of a prisoner before the time of punishment is finished. Prisoners who are given parole have behaved well in prison. When on parole, they must obey certain rules. |
| rank1 |
an office or position. |
| tramp |
to walk with heavy steps. |
| whiff |
a faint smell carried on the air. |