| board |
a flat, cut piece of wood. |
| box1 |
a container made of stiff material that usually has four sides, a bottom, and a lid. |
| chalkboard |
a smooth, dark board to be written on with chalk; blackboard. |
| hiss |
to make a sound as if holding an "s" for a long time. |
| housekeeper |
a person whose job is to take care of a house, hotel, or other place where people stay. |
| human |
having to do with or belonging to people. |
| oar |
a long pole that is wide and flat at one end. Oars are used to row or steer a boat. |
| painter |
one who paints pictures. |
| pearl |
a smooth, hard, round object that is formed inside the shell of some sea animals. |
| phone |
a short form of telephone. |
| scary |
causing fear; frightening. |
| sturdy |
strong or solid; hard to break. |
| type |
a group of things that are the same in some way. |
| until |
up to the time when. |
| wage |
(often plural) money paid at regular times to a person for doing work. |