| actively |
in a way that involves making an effort, taking action, or participating. |
| dampen |
to make moist or slightly wet. |
| entrance1 |
a doorway or other place through which one goes in. |
| fright |
strong fear caused by sudden danger. |
| gait |
a way of walking or running. |
| hoist |
to lift or haul up using a mechanical device. |
| mound |
a raised pile; heap. |
| novel2 |
new and unusual. |
| porch |
a structure, either open or having windows or screens, that is attached to the outside of a house. |
| prejudice |
an opinion that is formed without knowing or considering all the facts. |
| professional |
a person who has or shows skill in a particular field, especially one who is paid for work in this field. |
| sizable |
of large size or quantity; big. |
| steady |
firmly fixed in position; stable. |
| strangle |
to kill by stopping the breathing of, usually by surrounding the neck with something; choke. |
| telegram |
a message sent in code by electronic means over wires. |