bolt |
a metal or wooden bar on a door that slides into an opening in the frame. When the bolt is inserted into the frame, the door stays closed. |
concrete |
a hard, strong building material made by mixing sand, gravel, cement, and water. |
dose |
an amount of medicine to be taken at one time or at certain times. |
narrate |
to tell the tale or give an account of; relate. |
nominate |
to choose as a candidate for election. |
premier |
first in importance; leading. |
ransom |
the payment demanded in return for setting a kidnapped person free, or the act of setting someone free by paying the price demanded. |
relative |
a person who belongs to the same family as someone else. |
reside |
to live in a place for a long time; dwell. |
ripen |
to become or cause to become ripe or ready. |
rotate |
to cause to turn around on an axis. |
satisfaction |
a pleasant feeling that comes from completing something and doing it well. |
scour1 |
to clean by rubbing hard. |
throb |
to beat or pulse quickly and strongly. |
trudge |
to walk in a heavy way with much effort or weariness. |