| cast |
a thick, stiff covering for an injured limb or joint, especially one in which the bone is broken. A cast is made of cloth and some kind of liquid material that can become very hard and solid. |
| cord |
a covered wire that carries electricity to a piece of equipment such as a television or lamp. |
| draw |
to make a picture with a pen, pencil, or other writing tool. |
| family |
a group made up of a parent or parents and their children. |
| fry |
to cook in hot butter, oil, or other fat. |
| phrase |
a group of words forming part of a sentence but not having both a subject and a verb. |
| reservation |
something that keeps one from completely accepting or believing something; doubt. |
| section |
a part that is different or apart from the whole. |
| sir |
a polite form of address for a man, usually used in place of his name. |
| sort |
kind or type. |
| strike |
a stopping of work as a protest for better pay or working conditions. |
| sweep |
to clear the floor of dirt or dust. |
| telephone |
to call or speak to someone using an electronic device that sends and receives sound over long distances. |
| thump |
a heavy, dull sound of one thing hitting another. |
| wide |
reaching across a large area from side to side. |