| contest |
a sport or game that people try to win to get a prize; competition. |
| cottage |
a small house. |
| flock |
a group of animals or birds of one kind that stay or are kept together. |
| guard |
to protect or pay close attention to something in order to keep it safe. |
| injure |
to harm or damage. |
| lick |
to pass the tongue over or along the surface of something. |
| lump |
a small mass or pile with no special shape; hunk. |
| mild |
not harsh; gentle. |
| pavement |
the hard surface on a road or other flat area. |
| rod |
a straight, thin stick or bar. |
| speech |
the power to speak, or the act of speaking. |
| splinter |
a small, sharp piece of material that is broken off from a larger piece. |
| strap |
a thin, flat strip of material used to attach something or hold objects in a certain way. |
| weak |
having little strength or power. |
| wheelbarrow |
a device used to carry rocks, soil, leaves, and other materials for short distances. A wheelbarrow has one or two wheels, two legs at the back, and handles for a person to push. |