| boundary |
something that marks the edge or limit. |
| coax |
to get someone to do something by gentle urging. |
| crouch |
to lower the body close to the ground by bending the legs. A cat about to pounce crouches, as does a person getting ready to run in a race. |
| crutch |
a support used to help injured people walk. A crutch is a pole with a padded top that rests under the arm. |
| grave1 |
a hole dug in the ground where a dead body is buried. |
| inquire |
to ask in order to find out or learn (something). |
| loot |
valuables taken by force in a war; spoils. |
| migrant |
moving from place to place. |
| occurrence |
an event that takes place; incident. |
| pastry |
baked goods, often sweet, made with a dough of flour, shortening, and water. |
| receptacle |
a container for receiving and keeping something. |
| robe |
a long, loose gown worn at certain ceremonies. |
| sacrifice |
the act of giving up something of great value to show loyalty or deep affection. |
| soothe |
to make less angry, pained, or distressed; calm or comfort. |
| tile |
a flat or shaped piece of baked clay or other hard material, used to cover floors, walls, or roofs. |