| backward |
with the last part first; in a way that is the opposite of the usual way. |
| backyard |
an open area behind a house that belongs to the owner of the house. |
| bay1 |
a body of water with land around it but that is open to the sea on one side. |
| bead |
a small, round object made of material such as glass, wood, or plastic. A bead has a small hole through its center so it can be put on a string to make necklaces or to decorate clothing. |
| chum |
(informal) a close friend; pal. |
| climb |
to move up or go towards the top. |
| flock |
a group of animals or birds of one kind that stay or are kept together. |
| forward |
toward a place or time that is further on or in the future; ahead. |
| praise |
to speak well of. |
| rifle |
a gun that has a long barrel and that is shot from the shoulder. |
| route |
a road or way of travel from one place to another. |
| shady |
in the shade. |
| slip |
to slide suddenly on a slippery surface. |
| tell |
to express in spoken or written words. |
| waterfall |
a stream of water that falls from a higher place; cascade. |