| afternoon |
the time of day between noon and evening. |
| carton |
a box made of heavy paper. |
| empty |
holding or containing nothing. |
| gym |
a short form of gymnasium. |
| handkerchief |
a small piece of thin cloth that you use to clean your nose. |
| household |
the group of people, such as a family, that lives together in one place. |
| past |
all of the time before now. |
| pearl |
a smooth, hard, round object that is formed inside the shell of some sea animals. |
| rescue |
to make someone safe again; bring out of a dangerous situation. |
| rocket |
a device shaped like a tube that moves at high speed and is powered by gases that are forced out of one end. Rockets are used to send things into the air. |
| smooth |
not rough; even. |
| snap |
to break suddenly with a cracking noise. |
| together |
in or into one group or mass. |
| trouble |
serious difficulty. |
| wagon |
a small, open cart with four wheels and a handle, used as a child's toy. |