| barely |
almost not at all. |
| blink |
to close and open the eyes very quickly. |
| damp |
wet, but not very wet. |
| exercise |
activity that improves the health of the body or mind. |
| gifted |
having a special talent or ability. |
| 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. |
| lid |
a cover for a container that can be opened or removed. |
| mad |
angry. |
| originally |
at first. |
| real |
actual or true. |
| service |
the work of a person who does things for other people. |
| sofa |
a comfortable seat with a back and arms made for two or more people; couch. |
| soldier |
a person who serves in the army and who is not an officer. |
| spout |
to force out in a steady stream. |
| victory |
success in a game or war. |