| aide |
any assistant or person who gives support. |
| ashore |
to or onto the shore. |
| crouch |
to lower the body close to the ground by bending the legs. A cat about to pounce crouches, as does a person getting ready to run in a race. |
| errand |
a quick trip taken for a particular purpose. |
| fortunately |
by lucky chance; luckily. |
| foundation |
the basis of something such as an action, substance, structure, or opinion. |
| frisk |
to leap or skip in a lively and happy way. |
| investigator |
a person who makes a careful search for information usually in order to answer a question. |
| merchant |
an owner of a shop. |
| pollution |
poisons, wastes, or other materials that pollute. |
| prejudice |
an opinion that is formed without knowing or considering all the facts. |
| prey |
an animal that is hunted or caught for food, usually by another animal. Certain plants catch prey as well. |
| revenge |
to get even for or pay back by causing injury or harm. |
| whittle |
to cut small bits or thin layers from, or to trim or shape by so doing. |
| willing |
wanting or agreeing to do something; ready. |