| backyard |
an open area behind a house that belongs to the owner of the house. |
| bench |
a long seat, often made of wood and without a back. |
| blast |
a powerful and sudden gust or stream. |
| contest |
a sport or game that people try to win to get a prize; competition. |
| fact |
something known or proved to be true. |
| hallway |
a narrow passage in a house or building; corridor. |
| hillside |
the side of a hill. |
| hoof |
the hard, tough covering on the feet of certain mammals such as horses, pigs, and deer. |
| interview |
a meeting between a person who has applied for a job and the person who is offering the job. The person who wants the job must answer questions about his or her experience and qualifications. |
| kick |
to strike with the foot. |
| later |
at some following time or future time. |
| mate |
a marriage partner or close friend. |
| okay |
all right; satisfactory, acceptable. |
| rattle |
to make a series of hard, short, knocking sounds. |
| wake1 |
to come out of sleep (often followed by "up"). |