| adventure |
a trip or activity that is dangerous or exciting. |
| balcony |
a platform with a low wall or railing that extends from the outside of a building. |
| close |
to shut. |
| dark |
having little or no light. |
| dim |
having little or no light. |
| fail |
to not succeed in trying to do something. |
| flap |
to swing or wave back and forth with a slapping sound. |
| gym |
a short form of gymnasium. |
| herd |
the common people; most people. The expression "He (or she) follows the herd" means that a person tends to do what everybody else does, like a cow in a herd, and does not think for himself or herself. |
| mouth |
the part of the body through which an animal eats, breathes, and makes sounds. The mouth is on the face below the nose. |
| natural |
of or produced by nature. |
| oar |
a long pole that is wide and flat at one end. Oars are used to row or steer a boat. |
| shape |
the form of the outer surface or edge of an object. |
| spout |
to force out in a steady stream. |
| twin |
either of two children or animals born at the same time to one mother. |