| approach |
the act of coming near. |
| capsule |
a tiny case made of gelatin that holds one dose of medicine and dissolves when swallowed. |
| captain |
a leader. |
| county |
one of several sections into which a U.S. state is divided. |
| decrease |
to become less or smaller. |
| explode |
to burst because of too much pressure inside. |
| forlorn |
desolate or unhappy, as from abandonment or weariness. |
| fringe |
an edge of hanging threads, yarn, or strips of leather used to decorate clothing or drapes. |
| infant |
a child in the first months of life. |
| organize |
to set in order; arrange in an orderly way. |
| 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. |
| pledge |
a serious promise; vow. |
| quake |
to tremble, shake, or shiver. |
| sputter |
to spit out saliva or bits of food while speaking in a fast or excited way. |
| strength |
the state, quality, or condition of being strong. |