| box1 |
a container made of stiff material that usually has four sides, a bottom, and a lid. |
| clean |
not dirty. |
| clue |
something that helps to solve a problem or mystery. |
| drown |
to die under water because of lack of air. |
| harness |
a set of straps by which a work animal is attached to a cart, carriage, or plow. The harness is used to control and guide the animal. |
| honest |
sincere; saying the truth. |
| hook |
a curved piece that is used for holding, hanging, or pulling things. A hook is made of metal, plastic, or another hard material. |
| hurry |
to move or act with speed. |
| lookout |
the act of keeping watch or searching. |
| news |
information about important events happening in the present. The news is presented on television or radio or in a newspaper or magazine. |
| nighttime |
the time between sunset and dawn. |
| smoke |
the black, white, or gray gases that you see in the air when something burns. |
| softly |
in a way that makes little sound; quietly. |
| swallow |
to cause food to go from the mouth to the stomach. |
| watch |
to look closely or carefully, usually at something that is moving. |