| afford |
to have enough money for; be able to pay for. |
| bitter |
having a strong taste that is neither sweet nor sour. |
| drive |
to make something move by using force. |
| fellow |
belonging to the same group, having the same job, or sharing the same interests. |
| few |
only a small number of. |
| gown |
a dress worn on special occasions. |
| load |
to put things on or in something in order to carry them. |
| meet |
to see and begin to know someone; be introduced to. |
| nod |
to move the head up and down in order to greet or agree with someone. |
| pavement |
the hard surface on a road or other flat area. |
| rifle |
a gun that has a long barrel and that is shot from the shoulder. |
| storm |
a violent event in weather. In a storm, there may be a lot of rain, snow, or wind. |
| tack |
a short pin with a flat, wide head. |
| upset |
to turn something over. |
| wade |
to walk in water or something else that makes movement slower or more difficult. |