| backyard |
an open area behind a house that belongs to the owner of the house. |
| cash |
money in the form of bills and coins. |
| emergency |
a sudden dangerous situation that requires immediate action or help. |
| evening |
the period between late afternoon and night; the early part of the night. |
| female |
being a member of the sex that produces eggs and gives birth. |
| glad |
happy that a good thing has happened or will happen. |
| leap |
to jump into the air either straight up or across a distance. |
| news |
information about important events happening in the present. The news is presented on television or radio or in a newspaper or magazine. |
| president |
a person who leads a company, club, or other organization. A president of an organization can be elected or appointed. |
| shore |
the land beside an ocean, sea, lake, or river. |
| simple |
easy to do or understand. |
| slash |
to cut or strike with a strong, sweeping motion. |
| sum |
the number or amount that comes from adding two or more numbers. |
| swallow |
to cause food to go from the mouth to the stomach. |
| world |
the earth and everyone in it. |