| cage |
a space closed in by wires or bars and used to hold animals. |
| crust |
any hard or crisp outer layer. |
| fever |
a body temperature higher than normal that is usually caused by illness. |
| hint |
a sign or suggestion that is not made in a direct way. |
| keep |
to hold or continue to hold. |
| league |
a group of people who have joined together for a special purpose. |
| letter |
a symbol, such as "A" or "B," in writing that represents a sound in a language. |
| neat |
clean and in proper order, or liking to keep things that way. |
| order |
a direction or command. |
| service |
the work of a person who does things for other people. |
| smack |
to hit noisily with an open hand; slap. |
| staircase |
a set of steps with a railing that goes from one floor to another in a building. |
| study |
to try to gain knowledge or skill. |
| thief |
a person who steals. |
| tight |
fastened or shut in a secure way; fixed in place. |