| clue |
something that helps to solve a problem or mystery. |
| companion |
one who spends time with another or others. |
| evening |
the period between late afternoon and night; the early part of the night. |
| honestly |
in an honest way. |
| illness |
the state of being unwell; sickness. |
| junior |
of a lower position or rank. |
| link |
one of the separate closed pieces of a chain. |
| mayor |
the head of government in a village, town, or city. |
| mow |
to cut down with a blade or machine. |
| mustache |
the hair that grows above the upper lip. |
| protect |
to defend or keep safe from danger or harm. |
| screen |
a piece of material made of woven wire. A screen covers a window, door, or other opening. |
| surprise |
to suddenly do something (to someone) that is not at all expected. |
| terrify |
to fill with great fear or terror; scare. |
| ton |
a unit of weight equal to 2,000 pounds. |