| afford |
to have enough money for; be able to pay for. |
| bookcase |
a set of shelves for holding books. |
| cost |
the amount of money charged or paid for something. |
| flock |
a group of animals or birds of one kind that stay or are kept together. |
| grand |
splendid in size or appearance. |
| handle |
to do what needs to be done with something or someone; manage; control. |
| 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. |
| hire |
to give a job to. |
| paste |
a mixture used to stick paper or other light materials together. |
| pencil |
a long, thin tool used for writing or drawing. Pencils are made of a narrow stick of wood with a dark gray or colored center. |
| phrase |
a group of words forming part of a sentence but not having both a subject and a verb. |
| quiet |
making little or no noise. |
| quit |
to stop doing something. |
| sour |
having a sharp taste caused by acid. Lemons, vinegar, and yogurt are some things that are sour. |
| stove |
a device that uses electricity, gas, or oil to provide heat for cooking or warmth. |