| beam |
a long, strong piece of wood or metal used to support floors, ceilings or roofs. |
| chuckle |
to laugh softly or in a quiet manner. |
| companionship |
the relationship between or among people who spend time together; friendship. |
| disorder |
lack of organization or arrangement. |
| festival |
a ceremony or celebration that involves special activities and amusements and often occurs once a year. |
| guarantee |
a promise, especially in writing, that something one has bought will work properly. If it does not, the seller or maker must either repair or replace it. |
| itch |
to have a tingling feeling on the skin that causes a desire to scratch. |
| manual |
a book of instructions. |
| merit |
worth or high quality. |
| pare |
to cut off the outside layer or ends from. |
| prey |
an animal that is hunted or caught for food, usually by another animal. Certain plants catch prey as well. |
| shame |
a painful feeling brought about by the knowledge that one has done something wrong or not proper. |
| stuffy |
not having enough fresh air. |
| vacant |
without activity or contents; empty. |
| wield |
to handle and use (a weapon, tool, or the like), especially with power or control. |