| basement |
the space in a building that is underground or partly underground. |
| complicate |
to make more difficult to do or understand. |
| crook |
something bent, curved, or hooked. |
| gully |
a deep cut or ditch in the land made by running water. |
| invest |
to put into use for the purpose of making money. |
| italicize |
to print in italic type. |
| mystery |
a matter that is secret or that cannot be known or explained. |
| nerve |
any of the fibers that carry messages to and from the brain and other parts of the body. Nerves are bundled together into a complicated system that connects all parts of the body to the spinal cord and brain. |
| patient |
a person or animal that is getting medical treatment. |
| production |
the act or process of making or manufacturing. |
| prosper |
to be successful or have good luck; thrive. |
| regarding |
having to do with; about; concerning. |
| snicker |
to laugh in a sly and partly restrained way. |
| veil |
a thin piece of fabric or net worn over the face, head, or shoulders, or over some combination of these. A veil is used as a decoration or to hide a person's face. |
| whisk |
to brush off or carry off with, or as though with, a quick, light sweep of the hand or a brush. |