| among |
together with or in the middle of. |
| believe |
to accept as honest or true. |
| chum |
(informal) a close friend; pal. |
| courthouse |
a building where courts of law and other government offices are located. |
| furnace |
a large appliance for making heat by burning gas, oil, coal, or wood. |
| holiday |
a day to remember or celebrate something. Many businesses close and people do not go to school or work on a holiday. |
| jealous |
feeling angry or sad when you want what another person has. |
| often |
at frequent times. |
| photo |
a short form of photograph. |
| rack |
a frame or stand used to hold, hang, or show things. |
| rip |
to cut open, off, or apart with force; tear. |
| slope |
A surface that is higher on one end than the other. |
| splinter |
a small, sharp piece of material that is broken off from a larger piece. |
| sturdy |
strong or solid; hard to break. |
| thief |
a person who steals. |