| appear |
to begin to be seen. |
| cradle |
a small bed for a baby that can move from side to side. |
| ditch |
a long narrow opening in the ground used to drain away or supply water. |
| escape |
to get free from something; to get away. |
| hear |
to receive sound with the ears. |
| instantly |
at once; without delay; immediately. |
| mud |
wet earth that has turned soft. |
| outstanding |
better than most others; excellent. |
| railroad |
a road of two connected steel bars along which trains move, or a system of transportation that uses these roads. |
| rate |
the speed or pace at which something is done. |
| shake |
to move back and forth or up and down with small and quick motions. |
| slip |
to slide suddenly on a slippery surface. |
| tea |
a drink that is made by putting dried leaves of certain plants in hot water. The leaves usually come from a special plant that grows in Asia. |
| textbook |
a book used for teaching a particular subject. |
| yank |
(informal) to pull or take out suddenly; jerk. |