| briefly |
in a way that is not lengthy; for a short time. |
| conservation |
the act of keeping and protecting from waste, loss, or destruction. |
| discomfort |
a condition of being uneasy or in pain. |
| drench |
to soak, or wet completely. |
| entry |
an act or instance of going or coming in. |
| function |
to run or operate, especially in a way that is normal or desired. |
| launch1 |
the act of putting into motion with force. |
| maroon2 |
to leave on an island or coast, far from other people; abandon. |
| misfortune |
an instance of something very bad or unlucky happening. |
| noose |
a loop that passes through a knot in the end of a rope or other line. When the rope is pulled, the loop becomes smaller. |
| oath |
a serious promise. |
| publisher |
a person or company that prepares and brings out books for sale. |
| rove |
to wander widely, without a fixed destination; roam. |
| shot1 |
an instance of shooting with a weapon. |
| substitute |
to put or use in place of another person or thing. |