| actually |
as a matter of fact; really. |
| cradle |
a small bed for a baby that can move from side to side. |
| dam |
a wall built across a river or stream to stop the flow of water. |
| great |
very large in size or number. |
| hoof |
the hard, tough covering on the feet of certain mammals such as horses, pigs, and deer. |
| leaf |
a flat part of a plant or tree that grows from the stem or branch. A leaf is usually green. |
| listen |
to try to hear. |
| lonely |
unhappy because alone; lonesome. |
| pack |
a container for carrying things on the back. |
| plank |
a length of wood thicker than a board. |
| press |
to put pressure on something, often with one's hands. |
| protect |
to defend or keep safe from danger or harm. |
| shack |
a small, cheaply constructed building, used as a house or for storage. |
| size |
how big or small an object is. |
| smile |
to have an expression on the face in which the corners of the mouth turn up. |