| antidote |
a substance that stops poison from working or cures a disease. |
| briefly |
in a way that is not lengthy; for a short time. |
| demon |
an evil spirit; devil. |
| figure |
a number or other written symbol that is not a letter of the alphabet. |
| gully |
a deep cut or ditch in the land made by running water. |
| heavenly |
having to do with heaven as in religion or the space above the earth. |
| insist |
to be firm about something; refuse to give up. |
| parole |
the release of a prisoner before the time of punishment is finished. Prisoners who are given parole have behaved well in prison. When on parole, they must obey certain rules. |
| partly |
in some amount or degree. |
| religion |
a set of beliefs about how the universe was made and what its purpose is. Religion usually involves worship of a god or gods, and the belief in certain ideas about right and wrong behavior. |
| scramble |
to mix or throw together in a quick or random way. |
| stuffy |
not having enough fresh air. |
| talented |
having a natural skill or gift in some activity. |
| tract |
an area of land or water. |
| youngster |
a young person; child. |