| container |
something, such as a box, barrel, or can, that holds or can hold something else. |
| creep |
to move with the body close to the ground; crawl. |
| degree |
a stage or step in a course of action. |
| discover |
to find or see before anyone else. |
| erect |
upright in posture or position. |
| handful |
the amount that can be held in a single hand. |
| mall |
an open space lined with shade trees. A mall is used for walking and enjoyment. |
| marriage |
the state of two people being joined by law, having pledged to be faithful to one another all their lives as a couple. |
| orphan |
a child whose parents have died. |
| retailer |
a person or business or who sells goods directly to the public. |
| ruffle |
to disturb a smooth, even surface. |
| sacrifice |
the act of giving up something of great value to show loyalty or deep affection. |
| slight |
small in amount or degree. |
| stew |
to cook by boiling slowly in a closed pot. |
| venture |
an activity or undertaking in which there is risk or the result is not certain. |