| absent |
not present; away from where one usually is. |
| assist |
to give aid or support to. |
| conscious |
awake; able to feel, think, hear, and see. |
| litter |
a mess of waste materials or other objects scattered about. |
| manufacture |
to make by machine in a large quantity. |
| patriot |
one who loves, supports, and defends his or her country. |
| porch |
a structure, either open or having windows or screens, that is attached to the outside of a house. |
| pressure |
a steady force upon a surface. |
| scholarship |
money given to students to help pay for their education. |
| settle |
to finally agree upon or decide. |
| thatch |
straw, palm leaves, or other dried plant material used as a roof covering. |
| thrill |
to cause to feel a sudden, sharp excitement. |
| thus |
in this way; so. |
| till1 |
until. |
| transformation |
a major change in the form, shape, character, or nature of something or someone. |