| accomplishment |
something that has been successfully done or completed; an achievement. |
| account |
a story or report. |
| brief |
short in length of time. |
| embarrassed |
feeling uncomfortable because of shame or receiving too much attention from others. |
| erosion |
wearing away of the earth's surface by wind or water. |
| mention |
to speak of briefly or in passing. |
| nab |
(informal) to catch or seize; arrest. |
| pantry |
a small room near a kitchen, for keeping food, dishes, and other supplies. |
| perch1 |
to rest or come to rest on a branch or bar. |
| reluctance |
a state of unwillingness or disinclination, often arising from uncertainty or doubt. |
| retrieve |
to bring or get back; recover. |
| rig |
to make ready for use by attaching sails, lines, and rope. |
| scholar |
a person who has much knowledge, usually acquired from research and study. |
| typically |
usually; normally. |
| volunteer |
a person who offers to work or help without pay. |