| assistant |
a person who gives help or aid. |
| barren |
not able to produce or support growth. |
| beware |
to be careful or wary (often used imperatively). |
| confession |
the act of admitting as true. |
| disease |
a condition that causes harm to the health of a person, animal, or plant; illness; sickness. |
| dread |
to be very afraid of. |
| fringe |
an edge of hanging threads, yarn, or strips of leather used to decorate clothing or drapes. |
| introduction |
a part at the beginning of something, such as a book, article, or speech, that explains what will follow. |
| landscape |
the appearance or features of the land from one viewpoint. |
| lately |
recently. |
| loyal |
showing devotion and faithfulness to someone or something. |
| pace |
rate of movement. |
| runt |
a dog, pig, or other animal that is the smallest of a litter. |
| sputter |
to spit out saliva or bits of food while speaking in a fast or excited way. |
| trauma |
an emotional shock that has a deep effect on one's life for a long time. |