| clasp |
to grasp or grip with a hand or arm, or something like a hand or arm. |
| confession |
the act of admitting as true. |
| gory |
extremely violent, with great bloodshed. |
| haul |
to pull or drag with force. |
| hesitation |
the act of pausing because of not feeling sure. |
| intelligence |
the ability to learn, reason, and understand. |
| intelligent |
having a great ability to reason and understand. |
| major |
great in importance, position, or reputation. |
| original |
first; earliest. |
| pursuit |
the act of following or chasing. |
| sharpen |
to make thinner or finer, as a cutting edge or point. |
| shock1 |
a sudden and powerful scare; an upset of the mind or feelings. |
| surround |
to close off all sides of. |
| suspect |
one who is believed to have committed a crime or done something wrong. |
| wring |
to twist and squeeze tightly. |