| breeze |
a light or gentle wind. |
| chalkboard |
a smooth, dark board to be written on with chalk; blackboard. |
| counter |
a long, high table. People sit on stools or stand at a counter to eat, prepare food, or do business. |
| hint |
a sign or suggestion that is not made in a direct way. |
| hiss |
to make a sound as if holding an "s" for a long time. |
| midnight |
twelve o'clock at night. |
| pity |
sympathy or sorrow caused by another's pain, bad luck, or suffering. |
| roar |
to make a long cry or shout that is both deep and loud. |
| salad |
a mixture of raw vegetables served with dressing. |
| shut |
to close by moving something that covers an opening. |
| snap |
to break suddenly with a cracking noise. |
| sour |
having a sharp taste caused by acid. Lemons, vinegar, and yogurt are some things that are sour. |
| spine |
the set of bones that go down the center of the back of a human or animal. |
| store |
a building or other place where you can buy things. |
| straw |
dried stems of certain grain plants. Straw is used to feed farm animals and to make things such as baskets and hats. |