| balcony |
a platform with a low wall or railing that extends from the outside of a building. |
| barely |
almost not at all. |
| chill |
a mild but uncomfortable coldness. |
| keep |
to hold or continue to hold. |
| label |
to put a tag or sticker on, so as to identify. |
| nurse |
a person whose job is to care for sick and injured people. |
| pail |
a container with steep sides and a handle; bucket. |
| paint |
a liquid that is used on surfaces to give color or protect the surface. |
| pale |
light in color. |
| report |
a statement or story about something that has happened. |
| rug |
a piece of thick material used to cover part of a floor. |
| shelf |
a thin, flat piece of wood, metal, or other material that is attached to a wall or set into a piece of furniture. Shelves are used to hold books, dishes, and other things. |
| shield |
a large, flat piece of strong material carried on the arm for protection. |
| streak |
a long, narrow line or mark. |
| twig |
a small branch of a tree or other plant. |