| behind |
in or at the back of; on the other side of. |
| boot |
a covering for the foot and lower part of the leg, usually made of leather or rubber. |
| cane |
a stick made of metal or wood that helps someone walk. |
| gardener |
a person whose job is taking care of plants, lawns, and the like. |
| halt |
to stop or pause. |
| mineral |
a pure, hard substance in the earth that does not come from an animal or a plant. |
| often |
at frequent times. |
| praise |
to speak well of. |
| punishment |
a way of causing someone to suffer or experience something bad for having done something wrong. |
| rag |
a small piece of cloth that is usually used for cleaning. A rag is often torn from a larger piece of cloth that is no longer in good condition. |
| resource |
a source of help or support. |
| 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. |
| stormy |
having or characterized by storms. |
| syrup |
a thick, sweet liquid. |
| treatment |
the way a person acts toward another person or thing. |