| backward |
with the last part first; in a way that is the opposite of the usual way. |
| bough |
a main branch of a tree. |
| cast |
a thick, stiff covering for an injured limb or joint, especially one in which the bone is broken. A cast is made of cloth and some kind of liquid material that can become very hard and solid. |
| check |
to look at something in order to make sure that it is right or correct. |
| dangerous |
likely to cause harm; not safe. |
| early |
near the beginning of something. |
| enemy |
a person who hates or wants to harm another. |
| nor |
a word we often use along with the word "neither" in a sentence. "Neither" means not either of two things. If neither your mother nor your father says you can have a dog, then not one of your parents says you can have one. |
| piano |
a musical instrument with a keyboard and many wire strings. A piano is played by pressing keys that cause small hammers to strike the strings. |
| rack |
a frame or stand used to hold, hang, or show things. |
| rag |
a small piece of cloth that is usually used for cleaning. A rag is often torn from a larger piece of cloth that is no longer in good condition. |
| rich |
having a great amount of money or valuable possessions. |
| speech |
the power to speak, or the act of speaking. |
| tiny |
very small. |
| visit |
to go or come to see. |