| bluster |
to blow in a strong and noisy way. |
| choke |
to stop or prevent the breathing of by squeezing or blocking the windpipe. |
| fleet1 |
a group of navy ships under one command. |
| hermit |
a person who lives alone and away from others. Often a person becomes a hermit in order to lead a religious life. |
| introduction |
a part at the beginning of something, such as a book, article, or speech, that explains what will follow. |
| jab |
to poke with a pointed object. |
| magazine |
a printed collection of stories, pictures, articles, and advertisements. Magazines come out weekly, monthly, or at some other regular period of time. |
| manufacture |
to make by machine in a large quantity. |
| meek |
doing what others want; not standing up for oneself; tame. |
| mist |
a mass or cloud of tiny water drops in the air. |
| mount1 |
to climb. |
| respectable |
displaying good breeding, manners, or character. |
| selection |
the act of choosing one thing from a group. |
| socket |
an opening into which something fits or is put. |
| twinkle |
to shine with a light that flickers or is not steady. |