| balcony |
a platform with a low wall or railing that extends from the outside of a building. |
| bookcase |
a set of shelves for holding books. |
| buddy |
(informal) friend. |
| jail |
a building in which a government keeps people who have broken a law. |
| jewelry |
things made of special stones and metal worn on the body for decoration. Rings, necklaces, and bracelets are some kinds of jewelry. |
| knee |
the joint between the upper and lower part of the leg. |
| lap |
the front of the body from the waist to the knees when you are sitting. |
| mainly |
for the most part; mostly. |
| native |
an original resident of a given place, such as the Inuit people of Alaska and northern Canada. |
| problem |
a question or condition that is difficult to understand or to deal with. |
| rob |
to steal something from a person or place, often with the use of force. |
| slip |
to slide suddenly on a slippery surface. |
| soldier |
a person who serves in the army and who is not an officer. |
| tackle |
equipment or gear used in a sport or hobby such as fishing. |
| tray |
a flat, open piece of wood, metal, plastic, or some other material, used to carry, hold, or show food, drink, or small things. It often has a low edge. |