| bookcase |
a set of shelves for holding books. |
| foolish |
having poor sense; silly. |
| half |
one of two equal parts of a whole. |
| 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. |
| hill |
a raised area of land smaller than a mountain. |
| hillside |
the side of a hill. |
| jealous |
feeling angry or sad when you want what another person has. |
| leap |
to jump into the air either straight up or across a distance. |
| lower |
to cause to move to a position below; let down. |
| past |
all of the time before now. |
| purse |
a bag used for carrying money and other personal things. A purse is often made of leather, cloth, or a similar material. |
| rib |
one of the set of bones that curve around the chest of a person or animal. |
| salad |
a mixture of raw vegetables served with dressing. |
| score |
the total points earned in a game or test. |
| small |
little in size, number, or amount. |