| crutch |
a support used to help injured people walk. A crutch is a pole with a padded top that rests under the arm. |
| doze |
to sleep lightly or for a short time. |
| excursion |
a short trip made for some purpose. |
| frustrate |
to prevent from happening or being done. |
| heed |
to give one's attention to; listen to; take notice of. |
| implement |
something used to do a particular job; tool or device. |
| lonesome |
sad because of being alone. |
| mental |
of or having to do with the operation of the mind. |
| pare |
to cut off the outside layer or ends from. |
| pluck |
to grab with the fingers and pull off; pick. |
| ripe |
fully grown and ready for harvest or eating. |
| selfish |
concerned only with oneself and not concerned about others. |
| spade1 |
a tool shaped like a shovel and used for digging. A spade has a long handle and a flat blade that can be pushed into the ground with a foot. |
| vast |
very large in size or area. |
| whittle |
to cut small bits or thin layers from, or to trim or shape by so doing. |