| awhile |
for a short time. |
| backyard |
an open area behind a house that belongs to the owner of the house. |
| bloody |
covered with or leaking blood. |
| bounce |
to spring back or up after hitting against a surface. |
| busy |
doing something or working on something. |
| cigar |
a thin, tight roll of tobacco leaves prepared for smoking. |
| forget |
to not remember. |
| gifted |
having a special talent or ability. |
| inspector |
one who inspects, usually as a job for pay. |
| lightning |
natural electricity produced in clouds and appearing as a bright flash of light in the sky. |
| matter |
all substances of the universe that can be seen, touched, or measured. |
| passenger |
a person who is not driving but travels in an automobile, bus, train, or other vehicle. |
| polite |
showing good manners. |
| trouble |
serious difficulty. |
| unlock |
to open the lock of something. |