| crumbled | to fall into small pieces; break or part into small pieces. |
| incredible | hard to believe; unbelievable |
| forbidding | dangerous or threatening |
| oozing | a substance filled with moisture coming out slowly |
| canal | an artificial waterway for navigation or irrigation |
| locomotive engineer | a person who operates or is in charge of a locomotive |
| amazement | overwhelming surprise or astonishment |
| lawyer | a person who advises or acts for clients in legal matters |