| discontent |
not satisfied; unhappy. |
| evidence |
something that gives proof or a reason to believe. |
| lantern |
a case or container that is made of a material through which a light can shine and be protected. |
| lens |
a piece of clear material such as glass that bends light rays passing through it. The surface of a lens is curved to bend light rays toward or away from a central point. |
| meadow |
an open field of grass that is growing wild or is used for pasture or to grow hay. A meadow usually contains wildflowers and weeds as well. |
| nationwide |
throughout or over the entire country. |
| oath |
a serious promise. |
| occupation |
the work a person does to earn a living; profession. |
| plunge |
to thrust into something soft or liquid. |
| realm |
a royal kingdom. |
| replacement |
a person or thing that takes the position of another or takes over the function of another. |
| rut |
a hollow track worn into the ground. |
| timetable |
a schedule that lists the times at which certain events take place. People read timetables to find out when trains, buses, or airplanes will arrive or leave. |
| wealth |
a large amount of money or property or the state of having such. |
| whisper |
to speak in a soft, low tone. |