| ago |
before now; past. |
| boot |
a covering for the foot and lower part of the leg, usually made of leather or rubber. |
| cruel |
willing to cause pain or suffering; not caring if you hurt someone or something. |
| harm |
hurt or injury. |
| mail |
letters, packages, and other things sent and received through an official system. |
| mate |
a marriage partner or close friend. |
| mineral |
a pure, hard substance in the earth that does not come from an animal or a plant. |
| opposite |
on the side that is across from another; facing. |
| panic |
a sudden strong fear or anger that causes people to act without thinking. |
| picture |
a painting, drawing, or photograph. |
| polite |
showing good manners. |
| reporter |
a person whose job is to gather and report news for a newspaper or magazine, or for a television station or radio station. |
| shower |
a period of rain that lasts a short time. |
| stray |
to wander away from a group or place. |
| talk |
to communicate by speaking. |