| astonishment |
great surprise or amazement. |
| clutter |
to fill or litter with a messy collection of things. |
| council |
a group of persons gathered together to discuss or make decisions about public matters. For example, a city council may make laws for or give advice on how to run a city. |
| dampen |
to make moist or slightly wet. |
| deeply |
in a strong and serious way; intensely. |
| determination |
the quality of having a firm goal or being determined. |
| exchange |
the act of giving or getting one thing in return for another; trade. |
| fate |
the power that is often believed to decide what will happen in human life or history. |
| nuzzle |
to touch, push, or rub the nose against. |
| obedience |
the condition or quality of being willing to follow rules or orders. |
| rind |
a thick, firm outer layer or covering. Oranges, lemons, melons, and some cheeses have rinds. |
| scuffle |
to take part in a brief, confused fight. |
| seep |
to spread or flow through gradually. |
| sneer |
a look on the face that expresses scorn or lack of respect. |
| unconscious |
not aware. |