| ago |
before now; past. |
| backyard |
an open area behind a house that belongs to the owner of the house. |
| both |
one and the other of two things or people. |
| check |
to look at something in order to make sure that it is right or correct. |
| counter |
a long, high table. People sit on stools or stand at a counter to eat, prepare food, or do business. |
| double |
two times the amount or number. |
| drag |
to pull along with effort. |
| due |
required or expected to arrive. |
| force |
power, energy, or physical strength. |
| fort |
a strong building used for defense or for soldiers to live in. |
| matter |
all substances of the universe that can be seen, touched, or measured. |
| office |
a place where people do business work. |
| post1 |
a piece of wood, metal, or other material placed upright in the ground to mark or support something. |
| sack |
a large bag made of thick paper or other strong material. A sack is used to hold grain, potatoes, supplies, or other heavy things. |
| switch |
to change; shift. |