| carefully |
with thought and attention or caution about what one is doing. |
| chief |
the most powerful or important person in a group; leader. |
| cord |
a covered wire that carries electricity to a piece of equipment such as a television or lamp. |
| danger |
a chance or likelihood that something bad or harmful may happen; peril; risk. |
| ditch |
a long narrow opening in the ground used to drain away or supply water. |
| elect |
to choose by means of voting. |
| forever |
continuing for all time. |
| locker |
a small metal cabinet that can be locked. It is used to keep clothes and personal things. |
| midnight |
twelve o'clock at night. |
| paddle |
an oar with a wide, flat blade and long handle. A paddle is used with both arms for moving a small boat through the water. A paddle is not attached to the boat. |
| pearl |
a smooth, hard, round object that is formed inside the shell of some sea animals. |
| shiver |
to shake because of cold or fear. |
| shoot |
to hit with a bullet or other thing that flies from a weapon. |
| slow |
not moving fast or not able to move fast. |
| wait |
to stay in one place until an expected event happens. |