| although |
in spite of the fact that; even though. |
| bribery |
the act of offering or giving something to a person as a way of getting that person to do a certain thing. |
| creep |
to move with the body close to the ground; crawl. |
| grammar |
the rules for forming the words and sentences of a language. Some of these rules have to be learned. Other rules are already in the head of a native speaker. For example, a native English speaker would not say, "I a cat bitten by was," because the grammar does not make sense. When one learns a new language, most of the rules of its grammar have to be learned. |
| homeless |
having no place indoors to live. |
| industrial |
having to do with the manufacture of goods, especially in factories. |
| lawmaker |
one who creates or approves laws. |
| 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. |
| oath |
a serious promise. |
| pad |
a piece of soft material used as cushioning for protection or comfort. |
| physics |
the science that deals with matter and energy, their qualities, and the relationships between them. It includes the study of light, heat, sound, electricity, and force. (The word is used with a singular verb.) |
| restless |
not able to relax, sit still, or stay quiet. |
| theatrical |
of or relating to dramatic performance or the theater. |
| vegetation |
plants or plant life in a particular place. |
| version |
a description or report in a particular style or from one point of view. |