punishment or to punish

a dark room or cell used as a prison, usually underground

serious, important

to surround on every side; to close up inside or fence off

happening step-by-step or by degrees; changing little by little

to complain angrily, but not loudly

with a rough or sharp edge

to feed or help grow and develop

the act of supplying or making available

an agreement or contract between two countries

feeling worried or unsure; causing discomfort