| backward |
with the last part first; in a way that is the opposite of the usual way. |
| birthday |
the day on which a person was born, usually celebrated each year on that date. |
| collect |
to gather together. |
| commander |
an officer who is the leader of a military unit. |
| dare |
to try to get someone to do something as a test of courage. |
| fully |
in a way that is complete, entire, or thorough; totally. |
| golden |
having a shiny, deep yellow color. |
| gulf |
a large area of ocean partly surrounded by land. |
| icy |
covered with ice. |
| jewel |
a special stone that has been cut and made smooth. Jewels are used to make jewelry. |
| once |
at one time in the past. |
| platform |
a raised, level surface used as a place to work, perform, or speak to an audience. |
| quick |
happening very soon. |
| snowy |
characterized by the falling of snow. |
| trouble |
serious difficulty. |