| barren |
not able to produce or support growth. |
| charity |
something given to a person or persons in need. |
| clatter |
to make a loud rattling noise. |
| debt |
something owed to another person. |
| declare |
to announce in a formal way. |
| develop |
to bring out the potential of; advance to a more complete or more effective condition. |
| erosion |
wearing away of the earth's surface by wind or water. |
| fertile |
producing or able to produce farm crops or other plant life. |
| griddle |
a flat pan or flat heated surface used in cooking. |
| pastry |
baked goods, often sweet, made with a dough of flour, shortening, and water. |
| persecute |
to continually treat in a cruel or harsh way because of race, religion, political ideas, or some other difference. |
| quarrel |
an angry argument or disagreement. |
| shortly |
in a little while; soon. |
| unite |
to join together into a whole; combine. |
| woolen |
of or made of wool. |