| alongside |
by the side of; next to; beside. |
| bulk |
a large size or mass. |
| compartment |
a part or area of something that is divided off as a section of the whole. |
| cram |
to fill with more than can be easily held. |
| difficult |
hard to do or understand. |
| erect |
upright in posture or position. |
| glee |
a feeling of delight or joy. |
| hibernate |
to sleep through the winter in a den or burrow to save energy. Bears, snakes, and certain other animals hibernate. |
| highly |
in a way that shows praise or respect. |
| jerk |
any sudden, sharp movement that is not expected or planned. |
| jury |
a group of people called to a court of law who listen to the facts of a case and decide its outcome. |
| loyal |
showing devotion and faithfulness to someone or something. |
| motherhood |
the state of being a female parent. |
| passage |
a way through which something can go; corridor; channel. |
| uppermost |
highest in place, rank, importance, or influence. |