| brim |
the top edge of a hollow object such as a cup; rim. |
| chamber |
a room. |
| charge |
to give a responsibility or duty to. |
| destroy |
to ruin completely. |
| drizzle |
to rain in light drops. |
| gloom |
lack of light; darkness. |
| handshake |
the gripping of hands between two people when they meet or say good-bye. |
| landlord |
a man or woman who rents property to others. |
| nab |
(informal) to catch or seize; arrest. |
| obey |
to follow or carry out the command, instruction, or wishes of. |
| parole |
the release of a prisoner before the time of punishment is finished. Prisoners who are given parole have behaved well in prison. When on parole, they must obey certain rules. |
| protest |
an expression of being against something; objection; complaint. |
| stubborn |
not willing to accept change, help, or control; obstinate. |
| stunt1 |
to stop or slow the growth of. |
| welfare |
a state of health, happiness, and good fortune. |