| backyard |
an open area behind a house that belongs to the owner of the house. |
| caution |
care and attention to safety. |
| cross |
an upright line with another line across it. |
| dump |
a place owned by a town or city where people can bring garbage. |
| essay |
a short piece of writing on a particular subject that contains the ideas and opinions of the author. |
| explorer |
a person who travels through an area that is unknown to find out what is there. |
| extra |
more than is expected or usual. |
| half |
one of two equal parts of a whole. |
| horror |
a strong feeling of fear or shock. |
| mild |
not harsh; gentle. |
| pail |
a container with steep sides and a handle; bucket. |
| pueblo |
a house made of adobe or stone built by Native Americans in the southwest United States. Pueblos are shared by the community and are usually several stories high. |
| sky |
the air or space above the earth. |
| unlock |
to open the lock of something. |
| warn |
to tell of a possible danger. |