| acquire |
to get or come to have as one's own. |
| annually |
once a year; yearly. |
| attention |
the concentration of one's mind on something. |
| beholder |
one who looks or sees. |
| curiosity |
the desire to learn or know. |
| despite |
in spite of; regardless of. |
| fraction |
a part or very small part of a whole. |
| marvelous |
causing wonder or amazement. |
| militia |
a group of trained citizens who are not soldiers but can serve as members of the military in an emergency. |
| pace |
rate of movement. |
| respectable |
displaying good breeding, manners, or character. |
| shame |
a painful feeling brought about by the knowledge that one has done something wrong or not proper. |
| signal |
a movement, action, or device used to communicate instructions, warning, or other information. |
| stretch |
to spread out or reach out to the full length in order to make loose and flexible. |
| truly |
sincerely; honestly. |