| adoption |
the act of becoming the legal parent of a child who is not one's biological offspring. |
| astonish |
to fill with great surprise or amazement. |
| classic |
something that remains popular over a long period of time. |
| frustrate |
to prevent from happening or being done. |
| gloomy |
dim or dark. |
| hoarse |
having a rough and weak sound because of illness or too much use. |
| pare |
to cut off the outside layer or ends from. |
| porch |
a structure, either open or having windows or screens, that is attached to the outside of a house. |
| preference |
a person or thing that is liked better. |
| reward |
something of value that is promised to someone for good work or a good deed. |
| smock |
a loose, light jacket, coat, or other similar garment, that is worn over clothing to protect it from soil, paint, or damage. |
| trench |
a deep, narrow ditch. |
| unless |
except on the condition that. |
| weave |
to make by passing threads or strips over and under each other. |
| woolen |
of or made of wool. |