| backward |
with the last part first; in a way that is the opposite of the usual way. |
| capture |
to take hold or gain control of by force or through planning. |
| chalkboard |
a smooth, dark board to be written on with chalk; blackboard. |
| fire |
the heat, light, and flames made when something burns. |
| gym |
a short form of gymnasium. |
| juice |
the natural liquid from plants or meats. The juice from fruits and vegetables is used for drinking. |
| laugh |
to smile and make sounds with your mouth. People usually laugh when something is funny to them, but laughing can express other feelings also. |
| muscle |
the soft pieces of flesh in animals and humans that make the bones move. |
| pool |
any small still area of liquid that has collected on something. |
| pueblo |
a house made of adobe or stone built by Native Americans in the southwest United States. Pueblos are shared by the community and are usually several stories high. |
| quite |
completely. |
| ridge |
a long, narrow, raised section at the top of something; crest. |
| safe |
providing protection from harm, loss, or damage; not dangerous. |
| son |
a person's male child. |
| spark |
a very small bit of hot and glowing material thrown off by burning wood. |