| alternate |
to take turns (usually followed by "with"). |
| comfort |
to give relief from a painful or difficult situation; soothe. |
| commercial |
having to do with trade or business. |
| crank |
a device that moves things in a circle. Cranks have a lever attached at a right angle to the end of an arm that moves in a circle. Cranks are turned by hand or by another arm that connects to the lever. |
| crutch |
a support used to help injured people walk. A crutch is a pole with a padded top that rests under the arm. |
| decay |
to rot or become rotted. |
| directly |
without space or action in between. |
| dramatically |
to a large or impressive degree; sharply; significantly. |
| foliage |
leaves on a tree or other plant. |
| fragrant |
having a pleasant smell. |
| grace |
beauty or charm in form, style, or motion. |
| investigation |
the act of examining carefully and closely. |
| reluctant |
not willing or enthusiastic. |
| slim |
attractively thin in form; slender. |
| survive |
to continue to live despite serious threat to one's life. |