| agony |
great or intense pain and suffering in the mind or body, usually over a long period of time. |
| architecture |
the act or process of designing buildings, or the profession of an architect. |
| behold |
to see or observe. |
| consumption |
the act or process of using up or consuming. |
| curt |
rudely short or brief in speech. |
| default |
to fail to perform an action or fulfill an obligation legally or morally required, especially to fail to pay money that is owed. |
| enthrall |
to hold the complete attention of; fascinate. |
| foster |
to aid and encourage the growth or development of. |
| garland |
a wreath, chain, or string worn for celebration or decoration. Garlands are made of flowers, leaves, or vines. |
| installation |
the act of installing or condition of being installed. |
| lax |
not rigorous, strict, or careful; loose; lenient. |
| merely |
nothing more than; simply; only. |
| respiration |
the act of breathing. |
| slaughter |
the killing and butchering of animals for food. |
| strait |
a narrow body of water between two larger bodies. |