ponder

[ pon-der ]

verb (used with object)

to weigh carefully in the mind; consider thoughtfully:
He pondered his next words thoroughly.

golden rule
[ gohl-duhn rool ]

Noun

any philosophy, guiding principle, or ideal of behavior, as in a discipline,

pursuit, or business:
The protesters agreed that their golden rule would be “no violence.”

struck
[ struhk ]

verb
hit forcibly and deliberately with one's hand or a weapon or other implement.
He raised his hand, as if to strike me.

accrued
[ uh-krood ]

adjective
added as a matter of periodic gain or advantage, as interest on money:
Each year, grants from the accrued interest on the trust fund are awarded to
agencies and programs serving the Navajo Nation.
huddle
[ huhd-l ]

verb
crowd together; nestle closely.
They huddled together for warmth.

bombardment
[ bom-bahrd-muhnt ]

noun
noun: bombardment; plural noun: bombardments
a continuous attack with bombs, shells, or other missiles.
An aerial bombardment will precede the attack.

stash
[ stash ]

verb (used with object)

to put by or away as for safekeeping or future use, usually in a secret place
(usually followed by away):
The squirrel stashes away nuts for winter.

corpse
[ kawrps ]

noun
a dead body, especially of a human being rather than an animal.
The corpse of a man lay there.
stammer
[ stam-er ]

verb

speak with sudden involuntary pauses and a tendency to repeat the initial letters of words.

He turned red and started stammering.

digress
[ dih-gres, dahy- ]

Verb
leave the main subject temporarily in speech or writing.
I have digressed a little from my original plan.

enact
[ en-akt ]

verb (used with object)

to make into an act or statute:
Congress has enacted a new tax law.