| adolescent |
a person who is changing from a child to an adult; teenager. |
| anthology |
a collection of written works, such as poems or stories. An anthology can be written by one or by several authors. |
| beforehand |
ahead of time; at an earlier time. |
| behold |
to see or observe. |
| bond |
to bind together. |
| clause |
a group of words that has a subject and a verb. Clauses can be part or all of a sentence. |
| concentration |
close attention; focused mental energy. |
| cultivate |
to make fit for growing plants by plowing, weeding, or adding fertilizer. |
| donor |
one who gives or contributes something without expecting anything in return. |
| elsewhere |
in or to another place. |
| enthusiastic |
having or showing great interest. |
| pith |
weightiness, significance, or importance. |
| sane |
sound; reasonable. |
| tarry1 |
to delay or postpone starting or acting; linger. |
| uproar |
a loud, confused disturbance; commotion. |