| afternoon |
the time of day between noon and evening. |
| barely |
almost not at all. |
| courthouse |
a building where courts of law and other government offices are located. |
| follow |
to come or go after or behind. |
| further |
comparative of far; at or to a greater distance. |
| gulf |
a large area of ocean partly surrounded by land. |
| handsome |
having an attractive, healthy appearance. |
| hang |
to attach to a point without support from below. |
| lack |
the condition of being without something that is needed. |
| nearly |
almost; just about but not quite. |
| plate |
a flat, round dish for food. |
| reservation |
something that keeps one from completely accepting or believing something; doubt. |
| rob |
to steal something from a person or place, often with the use of force. |
| spice |
a substance from a plant that has a special taste. Spices are used to add flavor to food and drink. |
| straighten |
to make or become more even or less bent. |