| ammunition |
the objects fired from any weapon, or material that can be exploded. Bullets, bombs, and gunpowder are types of ammunition. |
| boost |
to raise to a higher position by pushing from below. |
| detective |
a person, often a police officer, whose job is to find information that will solve crimes. |
| haul |
to pull or drag with force. |
| horrify |
to cause feelings of fear and repulsion in; frighten; shock. |
| italicize |
to print in italic type. |
| loft |
an open space or room just under the roof; attic. |
| noose |
a loop that passes through a knot in the end of a rope or other line. When the rope is pulled, the loop becomes smaller. |
| rental |
something that can be rented. |
| selection |
the act of choosing one thing from a group. |
| specialty |
a special skill or field of study. |
| starch |
a white food substance found in many foods. |
| strength |
the state, quality, or condition of being strong. |
| studio |
the room where an artist works. |
| trench |
a deep, narrow ditch. |