| although |
in spite of the fact that; even though. |
| creation |
the act of making something or causing something to exist. |
| defense |
the act of protecting or guarding. |
| elder |
born earlier; older. |
| emotion |
a strong feeling such as joy, hatred, sorrow, or fear. When one feels an emotion, there are physical changes such as an increase in pulse, crying, or trembling. |
| grasp |
to take hold of with a hand or other thing that is capable of holding. |
| inquire |
to ask in order to find out or learn (something). |
| juvenile |
young; not grown up. |
| lounge |
to lie or sit in a lazy way (often followed by "around"). |
| receive |
to get or take. |
| retreat |
the act of moving back or away from a place or situation. |
| suspense |
a state of excitement or anxiety that comes from mystery or doubt. |
| thatch |
straw, palm leaves, or other dried plant material used as a roof covering. |
| thus |
in this way; so. |
| woolen |
of or made of wool. |