| dash |
to move swiftly; run rapidly; rush. |
| discuss |
to talk together about. |
| landlord |
a man or woman who rents property to others. |
| limp1 |
to walk in an uneven, difficult way because of a lame or injured leg or foot. |
| nudge |
to push gently or touch with the elbow to attract attention. |
| 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. |
| pledge |
a serious promise; vow. |
| profession |
a job or type of work that needs special training or study. |
| remark |
a comment or short statement. |
| scoundrel |
a wicked person; villain. |
| scratch |
to scrape or damage with something sharp. |
| seasonal |
having to do with the seasons or a particular season of the year. |
| stump |
a base of a tree that is left standing after the tree has been cut down. |
| vanity |
too much pride in oneself or in how one looks. |
| vent |
an opening through which a gas or vapor can enter, pass through, or exit. |