| debt |
something owed to another person. |
| flatter |
to give too much or false praise; try to please by praising. |
| frisk |
to leap or skip in a lively and happy way. |
| glimpse |
a quick look. |
| gloom |
lack of light; darkness. |
| meek |
doing what others want; not standing up for oneself; tame. |
| mention |
to speak of briefly or in passing. |
| pounce |
to jump or swoop down in order to grab or take something. |
| reap |
to cut down and gather. |
| receptacle |
a container for receiving and keeping something. |
| scout |
a person, ship, or plane sent to spy or gather information. |
| settlement |
a place that is newly inhabited by people. |
| shortly |
in a little while; soon. |
| telescope |
an instrument that uses lenses and sometimes mirrors to make distant objects appear larger. |
| wedding |
a ceremony of marriage. |