| confide |
to share secrets or personal information (usually followed by "in"). |
| dreary |
gloomy, sad, or dull. |
| garlic |
a strong smelling plant related to the onion. Its bulbs are used for seasoning. |
| gimmick |
a clever device or idea whose only purpose is to get a customer's attention. |
| gloomy |
dim or dark. |
| merriment |
lighthearted and happy enjoyment, especially in the company of others; gaiety; mirth. |
| plain |
easily seen or heard; clear; visible. |
| prowl |
to move around slowly and secretly, like an animal looking for prey. |
| screw |
a metal fastener that is like a nail with grooves that wind around it. A screw can be driven into a surface by turning it while pressing down on the head. |
| scroll |
a roll of paper or parchment, used to write or draw on. |
| shorten |
to make shorter. |
| throughout |
in, to, or during every part of. |
| tote |
to carry on one's back or in one's arms or hands. |
| tunnel |
an underground or underwater passage created so that people or vehicles can go through it. |
| ultimately |
at the farthest or last point in a progression; finally; in the end. |