| beam |
a long, strong piece of wood or metal used to support floors, ceilings or roofs. |
| conscience |
the sense that allows a person to decide between right and wrong actions. |
| consistently |
in a way that remains the same as the established pattern. |
| critical |
likely to find fault. |
| detach |
to separate from a whole. |
| development |
the act of starting something, working on it, and making it complete. |
| militia |
a group of trained citizens who are not soldiers but can serve as members of the military in an emergency. |
| nibble |
to eat in small bites. |
| prevent |
to keep or stop from happening. |
| retailer |
a person or business or who sells goods directly to the public. |
| scowl |
to make an angry frown. |
| sentence |
to declare the punishment for a person's crime. |
| shrill |
having a high, sharp sound. |
| vocal |
performed by singing. |
| warehouse |
a large building or other place where products or private goods are stored. |