| among |
together with or in the middle of. |
| both |
one and the other of two things or people. |
| clean |
not dirty. |
| crop |
plants grown on a farm. |
| garden |
an area of land used for growing flowers or vegetables. |
| hiss |
to make a sound as if holding an "s" for a long time. |
| hoe |
a tool with a thin, flat blade at the end of a long handle. It is used for breaking up the soil. |
| hut |
a small house or shelter. A hut is sometimes made of dry grass or mud. |
| mail |
letters, packages, and other things sent and received through an official system. |
| pole |
a long, round post or stick made of metal, wood, or some other material. |
| shallow |
not deep. |
| slot |
a long, narrow opening into which something may be put. |
| sweep |
to clear the floor of dirt or dust. |
| threaten |
to say that you will harm or punish some person or group if something that you demand is not done. |
| tough |
hard to break; strong; lasting a long time. |