| barrier |
something that blocks the way such as a fence or wall. |
| detective |
a person, often a police officer, whose job is to find information that will solve crimes. |
| differently |
in another or new way. |
| elderly |
old or aging. |
| expect |
to hope for or look forward to. |
| fleet1 |
a group of navy ships under one command. |
| fresh |
newly made, gotten, or experienced. |
| fume |
(often plural) a vapor, smoke, or odor that is not pleasant or healthy. |
| modest |
not thinking too highly of oneself; humble. |
| religious |
devoted to the beliefs of a particular religion. |
| remarkable |
unusual or exceptional. |
| stammer |
to speak in an anxious or uncertain way. People who stammer often repeat sounds and stop between words. |
| swerve |
to change direction suddenly; turn quickly; veer. |
| tantrum |
a violent, noisy outburst of angry temper. |
| trinket |
a small piece of jewelry or other object used for decoration, usually inexpensive. |