| childhood |
the period or state of being young and not fully grown. |
| clamber |
to climb with difficulty or in an awkward way, using hands and feet. |
| collapse |
to fall down; give way; cave in. |
| contract |
an agreement that is supported by the law. |
| loosen |
to undo or release. |
| machinery |
machines in general. |
| normal |
close to what is usual, average, or standard. |
| pulley |
a simple machine that makes lifting something easier. A pulley has a wheel or set of wheels with grooves that a rope or chain can be pulled over. |
| rig |
to make ready for use by attaching sails, lines, and rope. |
| signature |
a person's written name, used to sign documents, letters, or checks. |
| sleek |
smooth or shiny. |
| suburb |
an area or community located just outside a city or town. |
| treasure |
money or valuable items that have been collected or stored up. |
| violent |
acting with great force or ill will. |
| witness |
a person who sees or hears something that happened. |