| balcony |
a platform with a low wall or railing that extends from the outside of a building. |
| cage |
a space closed in by wires or bars and used to hold animals. |
| darkness |
lack of light. |
| envelope |
a folded paper covering for a letter or other papers you mail. You write the address and put a stamp on an envelope before you mail it. |
| independence |
freedom from outside control. |
| leave1 |
to go away from a place. |
| messenger |
a person who carries and delivers messages and packages. |
| oar |
a long pole that is wide and flat at one end. Oars are used to row or steer a boat. |
| passenger |
a person who is not driving but travels in an automobile, bus, train, or other vehicle. |
| punishment |
a way of causing someone to suffer or experience something bad for having done something wrong. |
| skull |
the bones of the head and face that protect the brain. |
| smart |
intelligent; knowing a lot. |
| table |
a piece of furniture with a flat top supported by one or more legs. |
| tough |
hard to break; strong; lasting a long time. |
| upset |
to turn something over. |