| astonishment |
great surprise or amazement. |
| comic |
amusing or funny. |
| concussion |
a violent shaking or heavy blow; shock. |
| dense |
having parts very close together with little space between. |
| embroider |
to make or decorate with needlework. |
| interrupt |
to cause to stop; break off. |
| lifeline |
an anchored line or rope thrown to support a person in danger of drowning or falling. |
| penitentiary |
a prison for people who have been found guilty of serious crimes. |
| private |
allowing only certain people to take part in or to know about. |
| prowl |
to move around slowly and secretly, like an animal looking for prey. |
| regard |
to think of with a particular feeling or in a certain way; consider. |
| sadden |
to make or become unhappy or unhappier. |
| sneer |
a look on the face that expresses scorn or lack of respect. |
| substance |
a particular kind of matter. |
| teammate |
a member of the same team or group. |