This is a simile meaning that something is very heavy and/or difficult to manage.
Provided farmers and merchants an outlet to the gulf of Mexico.
Grendel is protective of what is his, which would make him fight for those he loves. He also is not afraid of a challenge and would gladly risk his life in order to do what he feels is right. What stops these seeds from developing is Grendel's greed as well as his mother's role-modeling influence on him as he was being brought up.
Answer:
Verbs = is
Noun = Waffles, ice cream, favorite
A noun is a person, place, or thing. On the other hand, verb is an action word.
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Kavitha