| anchor |
a heavy object that is dropped from a boat or ship by a cable to keep the vessel from moving. |
| couple |
two things of the same kind or that go together in some way. |
| fang |
a long, pointed tooth. Some animals use their fangs to hold and tear prey. Some snakes have hollow fangs through which they inject poison. |
| gurgle |
to flow with a noisy, bubbling sound. |
| lively |
full of life or energy. |
| mature |
fully grown. |
| nab |
(informal) to catch or seize; arrest. |
| nominate |
to choose as a candidate for election. |
| peddle |
to offer for sale on the street or from door to door. |
| runt |
a dog, pig, or other animal that is the smallest of a litter. |
| slimy |
made of or like a slippery liquid. |
| subject |
the topic of what is said, written, or studied. |
| territory |
the land and waters that belong to a country. |
| trample |
to step on in a heavy or noisy way; to crush with the feet; stamp (usually followed by "on", "upon," or "over"). |
| treasure |
money or valuable items that have been collected or stored up. |