| clamp |
a device used to fasten, support, or press together two or more objects or pieces. |
| commonly |
ordinarily; usually. |
| deserve |
to be worthy of or have a right to. |
| elevation |
the height to which something rises or is raised, or its height above sea level or ground level. |
| empire |
a group of nations or peoples under one ruler or government. |
| expedition |
a journey taken for a reason, or a group taking such a trip. |
| fairly |
in a just or honest way. |
| observer |
one who watches or listens. |
| popularity |
the condition of being liked or approved of by many people. |
| prey |
an animal that is hunted or caught for food, usually by another animal. Certain plants catch prey as well. |
| smolder |
to burn slowly and with smoke, but with little or no flame. |
| source |
the start or cause of something. |
| sputter |
to spit out saliva or bits of food while speaking in a fast or excited way. |
| whiten |
to make or become white. |
| whittle |
to cut small bits or thin layers from, or to trim or shape by so doing. |