| backyard |
an open area behind a house that belongs to the owner of the house. |
| beach |
the land at the edge of a lake, ocean, or other body of water. A beach is often formed of sand or small stones. |
| cushion |
a pillow or pad that one sits on or leans on for comfort. Some cushions are used for decoration. |
| equipment |
anything made for a particular use. Jobs and sports often require special equipment. |
| harden |
to make less soft or more rigid. |
| icy |
covered with ice. |
| island |
an area of land surrounded by water on all sides. |
| label |
to put a tag or sticker on, so as to identify. |
| material |
anything used for building or making new things. Wood, metal, paint, and paper are examples of materials. |
| receiver |
a person who gets or takes something given. |
| robbery |
the act of stealing money or property from a person or place; the act of robbing. |
| smack |
to hit noisily with an open hand; slap. |
| speak |
to say words in a usual voice; talk. |
| tie |
to fasten with something like a string or rope. |
| van |
a tall, covered truck or car used to move people or goods. |