| crouch |
to lower the body close to the ground by bending the legs. A cat about to pounce crouches, as does a person getting ready to run in a race. |
| crush |
to cause to lose shape or become flat by pressing or squeezing very hard. |
| determination |
the quality of having a firm goal or being determined. |
| effect |
something produced by a cause. |
| emotionally |
with regard to the feelings. |
| homeland |
one's native country or region. |
| illegal |
against the law or rules; not lawful. |
| maroon2 |
to leave on an island or coast, far from other people; abandon. |
| meanwhile |
at the same time; during or in the time between. |
| premier |
first in importance; leading. |
| prey |
an animal that is hunted or caught for food, usually by another animal. Certain plants catch prey as well. |
| purpose |
a reason or plan that guides an action; design or goal. |
| seasonal |
having to do with the seasons or a particular season of the year. |
| stress |
to place importance on or give special attention to; underline. |
| strip2 |
a long, narrow piece or area of mostly uniform width. |