| agricultural |
having to do with growing crops or raising farm animals. |
| applause |
the clapping of hands in approval. |
| compass |
an instrument for showing direction. A typical compass has a moving magnetic needle that points north. |
| cripple |
to cause a serious injury in. |
| economy |
the careful use of money, resources, and means of production. |
| halo |
a circle of light shining around the head of a god, an angel, or a saint in a picture. |
| knit |
to make by knitting. |
| mumble |
to speak low and in a way that is not easy to understand; mutter. |
| origin |
the point or place from which something comes; source. |
| outright |
complete or total. |
| period |
a section of time with a set beginning and end. |
| reservoir |
a place where water is collected and stored. Towns and cities often have reservoirs for their water supply. |
| ridiculous |
silly; foolish; laughable. |
| sneer |
a look on the face that expresses scorn or lack of respect. |
| soul |
the part of human beings separate from the physical body that is thought of as the center of feeling, thought, and spirit. |