| crank |
a device that moves things in a circle. Cranks have a lever attached at a right angle to the end of an arm that moves in a circle. Cranks are turned by hand or by another arm that connects to the lever. |
| critical |
likely to find fault. |
| curb |
a raised rim where a street meets the edge of the sidewalk. |
| custom |
a way of acting that is usual or accepted for a person or a social group. |
| disappear |
to be no longer seen. |
| equality |
the condition of being the same in value, measure, or amount. |
| graze1 |
to feed on growing grass. |
| grove |
a small group of trees. |
| misfortune |
an instance of something very bad or unlucky happening. |
| nonprofit |
of a business, not established to make more money than is necessary to pay employees and to remain in operation. |
| nowadays |
during these present times. |
| proverb |
a short, often-used saying that expresses something wise or true. |
| scoundrel |
a wicked person; villain. |
| temple1 |
a building or place where a god or gods are worshiped. |
| witness |
a person who sees or hears something that happened. |