| aboard |
on or into a ship, plane, bus, or plane; on board. |
| bawl |
to cry loudly or strongly; wail. |
| engrave |
to cut a design or lettering into. |
| fancy |
something pictured in the mind or wished for that may not be based on reason or real life. |
| gloss |
a shine on a surface. |
| grammar |
the rules for forming the words and sentences of a language. Some of these rules have to be learned. Other rules are already in the head of a native speaker. For example, a native English speaker would not say, "I a cat bitten by was," because the grammar does not make sense. When one learns a new language, most of the rules of its grammar have to be learned. |
| pursue |
to follow in order to reach or catch; chase. |
| reservoir |
a place where water is collected and stored. Towns and cities often have reservoirs for their water supply. |
| reward |
something of value that is promised to someone for good work or a good deed. |
| savage |
fierce; cruel. |
| secretary |
a person who writes letters, keeps records straight, and manages mail. A secretary might work for another person or for a business. |
| structure |
a thing made up of a number of parts joined together in a certain way. |
| superior |
having a higher position, degree, or rank. |
| thread |
a fine cord used in sewing, weaving, and the like. Thread is usually made of two or more fibers such as cotton twisted together. |
| wit |
(often plural) the ability to understand, think, or know. |