| ancestor |
a person from whom one is descended and who lived several generations ago. |
| background |
all of a person's experience, education, and origins. |
| battery |
a device that makes electricity by using chemical reactions. Batteries are used to power many things, including cars, flashlights, toys, and watches. |
| chuckle |
to laugh softly or in a quiet manner. |
| distress |
a state of great need or trouble. |
| elder |
born earlier; older. |
| generally |
for the most part. |
| grave1 |
a hole dug in the ground where a dead body is buried. |
| imprint |
a mark or design made by pressing or printing on a surface. |
| major |
great in importance, position, or reputation. |
| mall |
an open space lined with shade trees. A mall is used for walking and enjoyment. |
| outright |
complete or total. |
| personality |
all of the qualities of a person that make that person different from others. |
| theft |
an act of stealing. |
| twine |
sturdy string that is made by twisting two or more strands together. |