| barge |
a large, long boat with a flat bottom used for carrying freight. |
| boast |
to talk with too much pride; brag. |
| constantly |
continuously; without ever stopping. |
| continual |
going on without stopping. |
| edition |
one of a series of printings of the same published work. |
| enthusiasm |
a strong interest or excitement in connection with something. |
| errand |
a quick trip taken for a particular purpose. |
| especially |
more than usually; to a great degree. |
| glide |
to move smoothly and without effort. |
| government |
the making of laws and important decisions that control or affect all the people living in a community, state, or nation. |
| loose |
not held back; free. |
| maroon2 |
to leave on an island or coast, far from other people; abandon. |
| pulley |
a simple machine that makes lifting something easier. A pulley has a wheel or set of wheels with grooves that a rope or chain can be pulled over. |
| retailer |
a person or business or who sells goods directly to the public. |
| suspense |
a state of excitement or anxiety that comes from mystery or doubt. |