| betray |
to help the enemy of; commit treason. |
| burden |
something that is carried or difficult to bear. |
| chorus |
a group of people who sing together. |
| confess |
to admit as true. |
| dew |
little drops of water that collect at night on grass, plants, and other cool surfaces. |
| erect |
upright in posture or position. |
| mansion |
a large, grand, expensive home. |
| mumble |
to speak low and in a way that is not easy to understand; mutter. |
| 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. |
| procedure |
a series of steps that must be taken in order to do something. |
| retire |
to give up a job or career. |
| rickety |
likely to fall over or fall apart; shaky. |
| slumber |
to sleep lightly. |
| thrust |
to push or drive with force. |
| wealthy |
having a lot of money; rich. |