| alas |
a word used to express sadness or disappointment. |
| apparent |
easily seen or plain. |
| boast |
to talk with too much pride; brag. |
| enrich |
to make wealthier. |
| error |
a mistake in thought or action; something that is wrong. |
| fortunately |
by lucky chance; luckily. |
| midst |
the middle of a situation or event. |
| recover |
to get back. |
| reputation |
the level of respect with which a person is thought of by others. |
| sacrifice |
the act of giving up something of great value to show loyalty or deep affection. |
| security |
freedom from fear or danger; safety. |
| sketch |
a drawing or painting that was done in a hurry or without detail. Sketches are sometimes done to prepare for later work. |
| strum |
to play by running the fingers in a light way across the strings. |
| thermometer |
an instrument for measuring temperature. Some thermometers are made of a closed glass tube containing mercury or alcohol that rises or falls as the temperature rises or falls. |
| tinge |
to give a slight color to. |