| afford |
to have enough money for; be able to pay for. |
| afterward |
at a later time. |
| brake |
a device used to slow or stop the motion of a vehicle or machine. |
| catch |
to get control of (someone or something moving away); capture. |
| coal |
a hard black or dark brown substance that is found in the earth. People burn coal for heat and energy. |
| fear |
a strong feeling you get when you expect danger or pain. |
| follow |
to come or go after or behind. |
| group |
a collection of people, things, or ideas that are in one place or have important things in common. |
| handkerchief |
a small piece of thin cloth that you use to clean your nose. |
| instant |
happening right away; without delay; immediate. |
| mysterious |
not known and not able to be explained. |
| native |
an original resident of a given place, such as the Inuit people of Alaska and northern Canada. |
| sturdy |
strong or solid; hard to break. |
| tribe |
a group of people, families, or villages that share the same language, social customs, and ancestors. |
| wade |
to walk in water or something else that makes movement slower or more difficult. |