| agriculture |
the science and work of raising crops and farm animals; farming. |
| compose |
to be the parts of; make up. |
| confide |
to share secrets or personal information (usually followed by "in"). |
| empire |
a group of nations or peoples under one ruler or government. |
| generous |
willing to give or share; not selfish. |
| grammar |
the rules for forming the words and sentences of a language. Some of these rules have to be learned. Other rules are already in the head of a native speaker. For example, a native English speaker would not say, "I a cat bitten by was," because the grammar does not make sense. When one learns a new language, most of the rules of its grammar have to be learned. |
| jerk |
any sudden, sharp movement that is not expected or planned. |
| orbit |
the curved path in which a planet, satellite, or spacecraft moves in a circle around another body. |
| pouch |
a sturdy bag or sack of any size that is used to carry things. |
| presidency |
the office, length of service, and jobs of a president. |
| revenge |
to get even for or pay back by causing injury or harm. |
| skill |
the power or ability to perform a task well, especially because of training or practice. |
| supportive |
providing help, assistance, or encouragement. |
| tote |
to carry on one's back or in one's arms or hands. |
| twine |
sturdy string that is made by twisting two or more strands together. |