Glossary

Glossary ** grate ** a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air ** intricate ** containing many details or small parts that are skillfully made or assembled ** optimistic ** hopeful; looking on the bright side sole  being the only one; single and isolated from others ** wrestle ** to struggle or fight with someone or something ** instinctively ** acting according to a natural feeling, knowledge, or ability ** scavenged ** discarded then collected for use by others ** decrepit ** worn and broken down by hard use ** rickety ** inclined to shake from weakness or defect ** illumination ** a light falling in an area frayed  worn or tattered along the edges ** diligently ** industriously; in a hard working manner ** accumulating ** collecting or gathering ** trapeze ** a short horizontal bar hung from ropes used at circuses 