to mark or point out; to indicate; to show

to make impure or unsuitable by mixing with something unclean

a solemn promise, pledge, or personal commitment

to produce or create

to relate or narrate; to tell in detail

deceptive, untrustworthy, or unreliable

not friendly, warm, or hospitable; characteristic of an enemy

performing in the best possible manner with the least waste of time and effort

sure to happen

a struggle; the central problem in the story; helps the story move forward and contributes to the plot