| closely |
carefully and with attention. |
| community |
a particular area where a group of people live. |
| confusion |
the state of not understanding clearly or of being mixed up. |
| congress |
(capitalized) the branch of the U.S. government that is elected to make laws. Congress is made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives. |
| fatal |
causing or able to cause death. |
| gasp |
a sudden, brief taking in of air through the mouth, because of surprise or difficulty breathing. |
| heavenly |
having to do with heaven as in religion or the space above the earth. |
| individual |
a single human being; person. |
| parole |
the release of a prisoner before the time of punishment is finished. Prisoners who are given parole have behaved well in prison. When on parole, they must obey certain rules. |
| receive |
to get or take. |
| rhythm |
movement marked by the regular repetition of sounds. |
| semester |
one half of a school or college year. |
| survive |
to continue to live despite serious threat to one's life. |
| valley |
a long area of low land between mountains or hills. A stream or river often runs through a valley. |
| villain |
an evil person; scoundrel. |