| adopt |
to become a parent of (a child) by law, or to accept an animal as a pet and become responsible for it. |
| ally |
to join or unite for a particular purpose (usually followed by "to" or "with"). |
| applaud |
to clap the hands in approval. |
| direct |
to give instructions that lead or guide. |
| fabric |
cloth that is woven or knitted; material. |
| gruff |
low and harsh. |
| insurance |
a protection against certain accidents that is provided by a company in return for payment of a fee. |
| locate |
to find the position or place of. |
| mechanic |
a worker who is skilled in making, using, and repairing tools, machines, and motors. |
| nickname |
a name given to a person, place, or thing in place of the real name. |
| sigh |
to breathe out with a long breath because of being sad, tired, or relieved. |
| squint |
to partly close the eyelids. |
| stout |
having physical strength; sturdy; thick. |
| underneath |
below or beneath; under. |
| vessel |
a hollow container for liquids. |