| choke |
to stop or prevent the breathing of by squeezing or blocking the windpipe. |
| chunk |
a thick lump or piece of any material. |
| combat |
fighting, especially against an enemy in war. |
| confession |
the act of admitting as true. |
| conform |
to act in a way that agrees with a rule or standard. |
| determine |
to decide or settle finally and without question. |
| directly |
without space or action in between. |
| emotion |
a strong feeling such as joy, hatred, sorrow, or fear. When one feels an emotion, there are physical changes such as an increase in pulse, crying, or trembling. |
| graze1 |
to feed on growing grass. |
| misfortune |
an instance of something very bad or unlucky happening. |
| overrule |
to rule or decide against. |
| pounce |
to jump or swoop down in order to grab or take something. |
| public |
of, for, or having to do with all members of a community; not private. |
| sigh |
to breathe out with a long breath because of being sad, tired, or relieved. |
| stocky |
thick, sturdy, and often short in build or form; stout. |