| beam |
a long, strong piece of wood or metal used to support floors, ceilings or roofs. |
| bless |
to make holy by religious ritual. |
| coax |
to get someone to do something by gentle urging. |
| conflict |
to disagree strongly; differ. |
| detach |
to separate from a whole. |
| forbid |
to give orders that prevent or prohibit. |
| gurgle |
to flow with a noisy, bubbling sound. |
| nationwide |
throughout or over the entire country. |
| passage |
a way through which something can go; corridor; channel. |
| penitentiary |
a prison for people who have been found guilty of serious crimes. |
| prosper |
to be successful or have good luck; thrive. |
| quench |
to satisfy. |
| transaction |
a piece of business, such as a sale or trade. |
| wad |
a small mass or ball. |
| worthy |
deserving (often followed by "of"). |