| among |
together with or in the middle of. |
| 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. |
| fist |
a hand with the fingers bent under tight. |
| hair |
a single, thin structure like a thread that grows on the body of humans and some animals. |
| paddle |
an oar with a wide, flat blade and long handle. A paddle is used with both arms for moving a small boat through the water. A paddle is not attached to the boat. |
| pant |
to breathe in quick, short breaths; gasp. |
| parent |
a mother or a father. |
| poem |
a piece of writing different from ordinary writing in its special form, rhythm, and beautiful or interesting language. Poems are often short and express feelings. They sometimes use words that rhyme. |
| pupil1 |
a young person who is taught by a teacher. |
| rate |
the speed or pace at which something is done. |
| sight |
the ability to see. |
| trade |
to give in return for something else; exchange. |
| traveler |
someone who goes from one place to another, especially over a long distance. |
| unit |
a single thing that is one of a group of similar things. |
| vacation |
a period of rest from school, work, or other activities. |