| attach |
to join, fasten, or connect. |
| 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. |
| cycle |
a circle of events that repeats in a regular pattern. |
| deaf |
not able to hear, or not able to hear well. |
| distance |
the measure of space between things, places, or points in time. |
| examine |
to look at closely and carefully. |
| gasp |
a sudden, brief taking in of air through the mouth, because of surprise or difficulty breathing. |
| holster |
a case for a gun or pistol that can be attached to a belt and is made of leather or other material. |
| introduction |
a part at the beginning of something, such as a book, article, or speech, that explains what will follow. |
| lipstick |
a cosmetic for coloring the lips. It usually comes in stick form inside a tube. |
| panel |
a section of a door, wall, or other surface that is set apart from the area around it by being raised, sunken, or decorated. |
| simmer |
to cook in a liquid that is kept near the boiling point. |
| substance |
a particular kind of matter. |
| success |
a person or thing that does or goes well. |
| tentacle |
a long thin body part on the head or around the mouth of some animals. Tentacles are used for feeling or taking hold of things. |