Glossary

the round fruit of a tree of the rose family, which typically has thin red or green skin and crisp flesh. Many varieties have been developed as dessert or cooking fruit or for making cider.

a ball game played between two teams of nine on a field with a diamond-shaped circuit of four bases. It is played chiefly in the US, Canada, Latin America, and East Asia.

a small domesticated carnivorous mammal with soft fur, a short snout, and retractile claws. It is widely kept as a pet or for catching mice, and many breeds have been developed.

a fossil reptile of the Mesozoic era, often reaching an enormous size.

fit to be eaten (often used to contrast with unpalatable or poisonous examples).

enjoyment, amusement, or lighthearted pleasure.

a hard, brittle substance, typically transparent or translucent, made by fusing sand with soda, lime, and sometimes other ingredients and cooling rapidly. It is used to make windows, drinking containers, and other articles.

a building for human habitation, especially one that is lived in by a family or small group of people.

a student or trainee who works, sometimes without pay, at a trade or occupation in order to gain work experience.

a thing that someone says to cause amusement or laughter, especially a story with a funny punchline.

a toy consisting of a light frame with thin material stretched over it, flown in the wind at the end of a long string.

an apparatus for making fabric by weaving yarn or thread.

a person who hoards wealth and spends as little money as possible.

of or concerning sailors or navigation; maritime.

a dramatic work in one or more acts, set to music for singers and instrumentalists.

a dish of Italian origin consisting of a flat, round base of dough baked with a topping of tomato sauce and cheese, typically with added meat or vegetables.

(of a person's expression or behavior) indicating mild or amused puzzlement.

REST: Relaxed posture, Ease in breathing, Settled positioning, and Tranquil demeanor.

a round building or room, especially one with a dome.

The world's best boy aka Erica's dog.

having or showing a lack of common sense or judgment; absurd and foolish.

the crime of betraying one's country, especially by attempting to kill the sovereign or overthrow the government.

try earnestly or persistently to persuade (someone) to do something.

relating to seeing or sight.

of great or more than average width.

a person unduly fearful of what is foreign and especially of people of foreign origin.

archaic term for Christmas

great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective.