| assignment |
something given as a task, such as a job or lesson. |
| behind |
in or at the back of; on the other side of. |
| decide |
to consider the possibilities and choose what is best. |
| defend |
to protect from harm; guard. |
| drum |
an instrument for playing music that has a hollow round shape and a tight covering over an open end. You play a drum by hitting its surface with your hands or sticks. |
| garden |
an area of land used for growing flowers or vegetables. |
| gong |
a large piece of metal shaped like a plate that makes a loud ringing sound when struck with a stick or hammer. |
| listen |
to try to hear. |
| paddle |
an oar with a wide, flat blade and long handle. A paddle is used with both arms for moving a small boat through the water. A paddle is not attached to the boat. |
| rail |
one of the two long steel bars along which a train moves. |
| return |
to go back or come back. |
| speak |
to say words in a usual voice; talk. |
| switch |
to change; shift. |
| tire1 |
to take a person's strength or energy away. |
| trim |
to make neat by cutting away some parts. |