| backyard |
an open area behind a house that belongs to the owner of the house. |
| block |
a solid piece of hard material with flat sides. |
| break |
to make something come apart into pieces. |
| caution |
care and attention to safety. |
| chill |
a mild but uncomfortable coldness. |
| fold |
to bend something so that one part lies on top of another part. |
| joke |
a short story with a funny ending that is told to make people laugh. |
| key |
a metal object cut in a special way so it can open or close locks. |
| lamp |
a device that uses electricity, oil, or gas to produce light. A lamp usually stands on a desk, table, or floor. |
| number |
a unit with a fixed value that is used to count or to tell the position of something. You can write a number as a word or a symbol, such as "nine" or "9." |
| patrol |
the act of guarding by making regular trips through. |
| screen |
a piece of material made of woven wire. A screen covers a window, door, or other opening. |
| sport |
an activity in which people compete against each other. Sports have rules and require certain physical skills. |
| suck |
to pull into the mouth by using the tongue and lips. |
| wrap |
to cover by circling or folding something around. |