| adoption |
the act of becoming the legal parent of a child who is not one's biological offspring. |
| ally |
to join or unite for a particular purpose (usually followed by "to" or "with"). |
| annoyance |
someone or something that bothers or irritates. |
| connection |
the fact of being related; relationship or association. |
| crate |
a box for packing and shipping made of wood or other material. |
| disrespect |
rudeness; lack of consideration. |
| generous |
willing to give or share; not selfish. |
| graze1 |
to feed on growing grass. |
| motherhood |
the state of being a female parent. |
| original |
first; earliest. |
| security |
freedom from fear or danger; safety. |
| shortly |
in a little while; soon. |
| slightly |
to a small degree or by a small amount; a little. |
| stumble |
to trip or lose one's balance in walking or running. |
| transaction |
a piece of business, such as a sale or trade. |