Ch 5

suffocated-die or cause to die from lack of air or inability to breathetroupe-a group of dancers, actors, or other entertainers who tour to different venues.thimbleful-a small quantity of liquid, esp. alcohol : a thimbleful of brandy.stammer-speak with sudden involuntary pauses and a tendency to repeat the initial letters of words.interjected-say (something) abruptly, esp. as an aside or interruptiontethered-a rope or chain with which an animal is tied to restrict its movement.bracken-a tall fern with coarse lobed fronds that occurs worldwide and can cover large areas.vagabond-a person who wanders from place to place without a home or job. motto-a short sentence or phrase chosen as encapsulating the beliefs or ideals guiding an individual, family, or institution.emphatically-in a forceful way.