| beg |
to ask a favor of; to plead for. |
| blond |
having a light yellow color. |
| border |
the outer part; edge. |
| bounce |
to spring back or up after hitting against a surface. |
| brother |
a male person who has the same mother or father as another person. |
| calm |
not excited. |
| friend |
a person whom you know well and like and who likes you. |
| holiday |
a day to remember or celebrate something. Many businesses close and people do not go to school or work on a holiday. |
| independence |
freedom from outside control. |
| lie1 |
a false statement that is said on purpose. |
| lobby |
to try to influence people who make laws to vote in a way that supports what the group wants. |
| motion |
the act of moving or changing places. |
| paddle |
an oar with a wide, flat blade and long handle. A paddle is used with both arms for moving a small boat through the water. A paddle is not attached to the boat. |
| sniff |
to take in short breaths of air through the nose that can be heard. |
| vacation |
a period of rest from school, work, or other activities. |