| base |
the part that supports something or that something stands on. |
| chalkboard |
a smooth, dark board to be written on with chalk; blackboard. |
| cruel |
willing to cause pain or suffering; not caring if you hurt someone or something. |
| engine |
a machine that uses energy from a source such as gasoline or electricity to do work. |
| flock |
a group of animals or birds of one kind that stay or are kept together. |
| guard |
to protect or pay close attention to something in order to keep it safe. |
| harbor |
a safe area of water where people can leave their boats. |
| hungry |
feeling a need or want for food. |
| nighttime |
the time between sunset and dawn. |
| past |
all of the time before now. |
| poor |
without money, possessions, or other basic needs. |
| rate |
the speed or pace at which something is done. |
| smack |
to hit noisily with an open hand; slap. |
| smoke |
the black, white, or gray gases that you see in the air when something burns. |
| wish |
to desire; want. |