| adopt |
to become a parent of (a child) by law, or to accept an animal as a pet and become responsible for it. |
| blind |
not able to see; having no sight. |
| compartment |
a part or area of something that is divided off as a section of the whole. |
| comrade |
a close friend who shares one's main interests. |
| creative |
able to make or do something new or with imagination. |
| democratic |
relating to or demonstrating the belief that all people should be treated equally. |
| glossary |
a list of unusual or difficult words and their meanings connected with a particular subject or particular piece of writing. A glossary is often placed at the end of a book. |
| hoist |
to lift or haul up using a mechanical device. |
| litter |
a mess of waste materials or other objects scattered about. |
| perch1 |
to rest or come to rest on a branch or bar. |
| persistent |
continuing, lasting, or holding on in a firm, steady way. |
| quaint |
pleasant in an old-fashioned way. |
| thorn |
a short, stiff point on a plant stem or branch. |
| volume |
a collection of pages of writing or print bound together; book. |
| wheeze |
to breathe with a hoarse or whistling sound. |