| apron |
a piece of clothing that covers the front of the body. An apron is worn to keep clothes clean. |
| bounce |
to spring back or up after hitting against a surface. |
| court |
a place where legal matters are heard. |
| doorway |
the way of entrance into a room or building. |
| fierce |
wild and dangerous. |
| flicker1 |
to burn or shine in an unsteady way. |
| goal |
a result or end that a person wants and works for; aim or purpose. |
| hut |
a small house or shelter. A hut is sometimes made of dry grass or mud. |
| lady |
a polite word for woman or girl. |
| matter |
all substances of the universe that can be seen, touched, or measured. |
| national |
of or having to do with the whole country, not just one part of it. |
| pulse |
the regular beating of the arteries that is caused by the beating of the heart. The pulse can be felt in the wrist or neck. |
| stove |
a device that uses electricity, gas, or oil to provide heat for cooking or warmth. |
| wade |
to walk in water or something else that makes movement slower or more difficult. |
| widow |
a woman whose husband has died. |