| afterward |
at a later time. |
| birthday |
the day on which a person was born, usually celebrated each year on that date. |
| brag |
to speak in a way that is too proud about something you do or have. |
| dock1 |
a raised, flat surface that is built out into the water. |
| exact |
having no mistakes; correct. |
| grief |
great sadness. |
| harvest |
the gathering of ripe crops, or the amount gathered. |
| herd |
the common people; most people. The expression "He (or she) follows the herd" means that a person tends to do what everybody else does, like a cow in a herd, and does not think for himself or herself. |
| hint |
a sign or suggestion that is not made in a direct way. |
| joy |
a strong feeling of being happy. |
| lovely |
beautiful in appearance. |
| nothing |
not anything. |
| sky |
the air or space above the earth. |
| snowflake |
a single flake of snow. |
| soldier |
a person who serves in the army and who is not an officer. |