| atlas |
a book of maps, tables, or charts. |
| beckon |
to signal to come using a motion of the head or hands. |
| concussion |
a violent shaking or heavy blow; shock. |
| contributor |
one that gives money or something else of value to a common fund or collective effort. |
| grave1 |
a hole dug in the ground where a dead body is buried. |
| industrial |
having to do with the manufacture of goods, especially in factories. |
| inform |
to give knowledge to; tell. |
| jeopardy |
danger of harm, death, or loss; at risk. |
| landlord |
a man or woman who rents property to others. |
| militia |
a group of trained citizens who are not soldiers but can serve as members of the military in an emergency. |
| prairie |
a large area of fertile land covered with grass. |
| prevention |
the act or process of keeping something unwanted or dangerous from happening. |
| process |
a series of actions used to produce something or reach a goal. |
| responsible |
expected to take care of particular duties and jobs. |
| stew |
to cook by boiling slowly in a closed pot. |