| backyard |
an open area behind a house that belongs to the owner of the house. |
| check |
to look at something in order to make sure that it is right or correct. |
| courthouse |
a building where courts of law and other government offices are located. |
| dusk |
the time of day just before night; last moments of twilight. |
| electric |
using or having to do with electricity. |
| fuel |
anything such as wood or gasoline that is burned as a source of energy. |
| later |
at some following time or future time. |
| law |
the set of rules that people in a society must follow. |
| nighttime |
the time between sunset and dawn. |
| printer |
a machine that makes printed copies from a computer. |
| reminder |
something that causes a person to remember something. |
| student |
a person who goes to a school or college. |
| surprise |
to suddenly do something (to someone) that is not at all expected. |
| sweep |
to clear the floor of dirt or dust. |
| tag |
a piece of thick paper, thin metal, or plastic that gives information and is attached to something. |