| Term | Definition |
|---|
| adopted | to take somebody into your family and treat him as your child. |
| bid | to invite, to command 2) to make an offer at an auction. |
| brightened | to make or become bright. |
| collector | someone who collects or gathers especially taxes, oney. 2) someone who makes a collection |
| efforts | hard work 2) an attempt. |
| owed | to have a duty to pay or give something to someone especially money that you have borrowed. 2) to have something becuase of someobody else. 3) becuase of |
| carries | to lift something and move it from one place to another 2) to carry influence - to be influential or or important. |
| chambermaid | a female servant in a house or hotel. |
| momentarily | lasting for only a moment. |
| peonies | a plant with large, showy flowers. |
| prospect | a possibility, a hope, no prospects of success. 2) a wide view. |
| reddened | to make or become red. |
| smelled | to examine odors using your nose. |
| centuries | one hundred years. |
| killer | a person who kills. |
| orchids | a brightly colored flower. |
| rambling | to not keep to a subject when talking. 2) to go for a long walk in the country. |
| savior | a person who saves somebody. |
| soundly | not damaged; in good condition 2) healthy, 3) reasonable; correct. His ideas are sound. 4) reliable; secure. A sound investment 5) thorough deep. A sound sleep. |
| detachment | lack of immediate interest 2) a small group of soldiers |
| heights | a high place. |
| mistreat | to treat somebody badly or unfairly |
| resources | something that can be used. The land is rich in natural resources. |
| snatch | to grab, seize. |
| strategically | to do with the planning of war. |
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