| attendance |
the number of people present. |
| clash |
to strike together with force, making a loud noise. |
| convert |
to change into another form or state. |
| destroy |
to ruin completely. |
| employer |
a person or business that pays others to work. |
| gloom |
lack of light; darkness. |
| keen |
very sharp; able to cut easily into thin, exact pieces. |
| meek |
doing what others want; not standing up for oneself; tame. |
| numerous |
being in great number; many. |
| 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. |
| persecute |
to continually treat in a cruel or harsh way because of race, religion, political ideas, or some other difference. |
| residential |
used as a home or as a place for homes. |
| sacred |
having to do with religion. |
| version |
a description or report in a particular style or from one point of view. |
| wee |
very small or tiny. |