| although |
in spite of the fact that; even though. |
| continent |
one of the earth's seven major areas of land. The continents are Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America. |
| crochet |
to form by looping thread in a pattern of connected stitches. |
| defiant |
showing no respect for authority; refusing to obey. |
| discovery |
the act of finding or seeing something before anyone else. |
| dramatically |
to a large or impressive degree; sharply; significantly. |
| expedition |
a journey taken for a reason, or a group taking such a trip. |
| flatter |
to give too much or false praise; try to please by praising. |
| historic |
important in history. |
| nursery |
a room where babies or young children sleep or play. |
| persist |
to continue in a firm, steady way without stopping or lessening. |
| pillar |
a tall column shaped like a cylinder that is used to support a structure or to serve as a decoration or monument. |
| position |
the location of a person or thing. |
| tourism |
the act of traveling, usually for sightseeing or relaxing. |
| wheeze |
to breathe with a hoarse or whistling sound. |