| critical |
likely to find fault. |
| despair |
the complete lack of hope. |
| distance |
the measure of space between things, places, or points in time. |
| fret1 |
to feel troubled or uneasy. |
| future |
time that is yet to come. |
| goblin |
a small, ugly creature in fairy tales that does evil or mischief to humans. |
| investigate |
to look into carefully and closely so as to learn the facts; examine. |
| lonesome |
sad because of being alone. |
| monopolize |
to get or keep sole control of; have for oneself alone; take over. |
| mystery |
a matter that is secret or that cannot be known or explained. |
| nursery |
a room where babies or young children sleep or play. |
| quarrel |
an angry argument or disagreement. |
| redden |
to blush. |
| slit |
to cut a long straight line into or through. |
| stutter |
to repeat sounds when speaking, as if unable to complete or begin certain words. |