to scratch or scramble at something

to take care of

to burn or scorch the surface of something

to close or grasp something tightly

a precious stone

to poke or stab with an instrument like a stick

a collection of wild animals kept in captivity in order to be displayed or exhibited

tiny, delicate, and lovely

wise, smart

to talk rapidly and excitedly in a foolish, excited, or incomprehensible way

to shrink away or crouch, especially from something menacing

to gather or arrange into a proper order

very cautious

a feeling of great sadness

a safe or box in which money or valuables are kept

to hold the attention of something or someone by being especially fascinating, interesting, or beautiful

strange in a frightening or mysterious way

causing sadness or gloominess

made up or existing of two or more parts