| both |
one and the other of two things or people. |
| companion |
one who spends time with another or others. |
| dusk |
the time of day just before night; last moments of twilight. |
| exact |
having no mistakes; correct. |
| horror |
a strong feeling of fear or shock. |
| jewel |
a special stone that has been cut and made smooth. Jewels are used to make jewelry. |
| lid |
a cover for a container that can be opened or removed. |
| nor |
a word we often use along with the word "neither" in a sentence. "Neither" means not either of two things. If neither your mother nor your father says you can have a dog, then not one of your parents says you can have one. |
| oar |
a long pole that is wide and flat at one end. Oars are used to row or steer a boat. |
| pencil |
a long, thin tool used for writing or drawing. Pencils are made of a narrow stick of wood with a dark gray or colored center. |
| provide |
to give (what is needed); supply. |
| river |
a large natural stream of water that flows toward a lake, ocean, or other larger body of water. |
| skull |
the bones of the head and face that protect the brain. |
| tack |
a short pin with a flat, wide head. |
| twin |
either of two children or animals born at the same time to one mother. |