| advance |
to move or send forward. |
| crouch |
to lower the body close to the ground by bending the legs. A cat about to pounce crouches, as does a person getting ready to run in a race. |
| curb |
a raised rim where a street meets the edge of the sidewalk. |
| disappearance |
the act of disappearing or the fact of having disappeared. |
| glare |
to stare steadily or angrily. |
| inspection |
an official review or examination. |
| ledge |
a narrow part like a shelf that comes out of a wall. |
| manure |
the waste matter of animals, such as cows and horses, used to fertilize the soil and help plants grow. |
| observer |
one who watches or listens. |
| sarcastic |
using harsh or bitter words that are meant to hurt, tease, or make fun of another person. |
| semester |
one half of a school or college year. |
| strip2 |
a long, narrow piece or area of mostly uniform width. |
| vampire |
a creature in folk tales that is said to have died but come back to life. Vampires suck blood from people in order to stay among the living. |
| virtue |
right action or thoughts; goodness. |
| vow |
to promise or pledge in a serious way. |