| cling |
to stick closely. |
| costly |
having a high price or value. |
| curtsy |
a gesture of the body that shows respect made by bending the knees and lowering the body slightly. A curtsy is usually made by women and girls. |
| dozen |
a group of twelve. |
| exhaust |
the smoke or gas given off by an engine. |
| halo |
a circle of light shining around the head of a god, an angel, or a saint in a picture. |
| idol |
a statue or image of a god that is used as an object of worship. |
| parallel |
lying or moving in the same direction and being the same distance apart at every point. Parallel lines never meet or cross each other. |
| ransom |
the payment demanded in return for setting a kidnapped person free, or the act of setting someone free by paying the price demanded. |
| represent |
to stand for or be a sign of. |
| request |
the act of asking for something. |
| shade |
darkness caused by light rays being blocked. |
| surround |
to close off all sides of. |
| unconscious |
not aware. |
| wooden |
made of wood. |