| brief |
short in length of time. |
| concrete |
a hard, strong building material made by mixing sand, gravel, cement, and water. |
| evidence |
something that gives proof or a reason to believe. |
| exchange |
the act of giving or getting one thing in return for another; trade. |
| gash |
a long and deep cut, such as a wound. |
| insane |
having a disease of the mind; crazy; mad. |
| lame |
not able to walk well; disabled. |
| merit |
worth or high quality. |
| payment |
an amount that is paid. |
| prod |
to poke with, or as though with, a pointed rod or instrument. |
| receive |
to get or take. |
| solid |
having a firm shape or form that can be measured in length, width, and height; not like a liquid or a gas. |
| spade1 |
a tool shaped like a shovel and used for digging. A spade has a long handle and a flat blade that can be pushed into the ground with a foot. |
| substance |
a particular kind of matter. |
| whittle |
to cut small bits or thin layers from, or to trim or shape by so doing. |