| absence |
the fact or condition of being away or not present. |
| council |
a group of persons gathered together to discuss or make decisions about public matters. For example, a city council may make laws for or give advice on how to run a city. |
| definition |
the statement of the meaning of a word or phrase. |
| dome |
a rounded roof or ceiling on a room or building. |
| governor |
a person who leads a state of the United States or some other political unit. |
| hind |
at or near the back; rear. |
| historic |
important in history. |
| hoarse |
having a rough and weak sound because of illness or too much use. |
| minister |
a person authorized to perform or help at the religious services of some religions. |
| restore |
to bring back into use or existence. |
| strangle |
to kill by stopping the breathing of, usually by surrounding the neck with something; choke. |
| stumble |
to trip or lose one's balance in walking or running. |
| tread |
to step or walk on, in, or along. |
| weapon |
an object or device used to attack or defend. |
| wheeze |
to breathe with a hoarse or whistling sound. |