| amazement |
wonder; great surprise. |
| barb |
a small, sharp point that sticks out in the opposite direction of the main point or hook, as on an arrow, fishhook, or the like. |
| council |
a group of persons gathered together to discuss or make decisions about public matters. For example, a city council may make laws for or give advice on how to run a city. |
| dismiss |
to send away or allow to go away. |
| dungeon |
a dark, damp, underground jail. |
| italicize |
to print in italic type. |
| moody |
having shifts in emotional state frequently or without a pattern. |
| newly |
not long ago. |
| patience |
the ability to calmly put up with pain or trouble without getting upset or angry. |
| patio |
a paved area next to a house that is used for dining or relaxing outdoors. |
| phase |
a particular stage in a cycle of development or process of change. |
| strength |
the state, quality, or condition of being strong. |
| suggest |
to put forth for thinking about; propose. |
| trench |
a deep, narrow ditch. |
| uncomfortable |
not feeling at ease. |