| attic |
the space in a house that is under the roof and over the ceiling of the top floor. People often store things in the attic. |
| deed |
an act or action. |
| flap |
to swing or wave back and forth with a slapping sound. |
| hint |
a sign or suggestion that is not made in a direct way. |
| joke |
a short story with a funny ending that is told to make people laugh. |
| nearly |
almost; just about but not quite. |
| relief |
the feeling of not having the pain or worry that you had before. |
| rich |
having a great amount of money or valuable possessions. |
| route |
a road or way of travel from one place to another. |
| sour |
having a sharp taste caused by acid. Lemons, vinegar, and yogurt are some things that are sour. |
| strap |
a thin, flat strip of material used to attach something or hold objects in a certain way. |
| straw |
dried stems of certain grain plants. Straw is used to feed farm animals and to make things such as baskets and hats. |
| subway |
a train in a city that carries passengers and travels under the ground. |
| tear1 |
a drop of liquid that comes from the eye. Tears clean the eye and keep it wet. |
| voice |
the sound that comes from your mouth when you speak or sing. |