| absorb |
to take in or soak up. |
| astound |
to cause surprise or wonder; amaze. |
| attendance |
the number of people present. |
| dense |
having parts very close together with little space between. |
| development |
the act of starting something, working on it, and making it complete. |
| flinch |
to draw away suddenly in pain or fear. |
| glory |
great honor, praise, or fame. |
| graze1 |
to feed on growing grass. |
| merchant |
an owner of a shop. |
| practically |
almost; nearly. |
| propeller |
a device used to make an airplane or ship move forward. A propeller is made of tilted blades that are attached to and spin around a hub. |
| rig |
to make ready for use by attaching sails, lines, and rope. |
| typically |
usually; normally. |
| vicious |
wicked; evil. |
| wrestle |
to struggle to throw and hold another to the ground, often as a sport or game. |