| academy |
a private school or a school that offers special training. |
| dozen |
a group of twelve. |
| eavesdrop |
to listen to other people talk without letting them know. |
| elder |
born earlier; older. |
| headdress |
a covering or decoration for the head. |
| penitentiary |
a prison for people who have been found guilty of serious crimes. |
| possession |
the act or condition of having or owning something. |
| representation |
the showing or picturing of something in a work of art. |
| reservoir |
a place where water is collected and stored. Towns and cities often have reservoirs for their water supply. |
| sacrifice |
the act of giving up something of great value to show loyalty or deep affection. |
| smuggle |
to take in or out of a country illegally. |
| tilt |
to move or place so that one side is higher than the other; tip. |
| twinkle |
to shine with a light that flickers or is not steady. |
| unfortunately |
used to express that an event being talked about is something unlucky or something that turned out badly. |
| unleash |
to set free from or as if from a leash. |