| backyard |
an open area behind a house that belongs to the owner of the house. |
| badly |
not well; in a bad way. |
| bitter |
having a strong taste that is neither sweet nor sour. |
| brilliant |
very shiny. |
| coal |
a hard black or dark brown substance that is found in the earth. People burn coal for heat and energy. |
| fruit |
the part of a plant that has seeds and flesh. Most fruits that people eat are sweet. |
| housekeeper |
a person whose job is to take care of a house, hotel, or other place where people stay. |
| listen |
to try to hear. |
| movement |
a motion or way of moving. |
| overnight |
lasting or staying one night. |
| per |
for each. |
| pile |
a number of things on top of each other, or a mass of material that forms a small hill. |
| pill |
a small piece of medicine that is taken by mouth. |
| sturdy |
strong or solid; hard to break. |
| sum |
the number or amount that comes from adding two or more numbers. |