| awhile |
for a short time. |
| birthday |
the day on which a person was born, usually celebrated each year on that date. |
| capture |
to take hold or gain control of by force or through planning. |
| coal |
a hard black or dark brown substance that is found in the earth. People burn coal for heat and energy. |
| contest |
a sport or game that people try to win to get a prize; competition. |
| dare |
to try to get someone to do something as a test of courage. |
| inspector |
one who inspects, usually as a job for pay. |
| lazy |
not wanting to work or use effort. |
| load |
to put things on or in something in order to carry them. |
| number |
a unit with a fixed value that is used to count or to tell the position of something. You can write a number as a word or a symbol, such as "nine" or "9." |
| outfit |
a set of clothes. |
| pilgrim |
a person who takes a trip to a holy place for a religious purpose. |
| plan |
an action one intends to take; aim. |
| president |
a person who leads a company, club, or other organization. A president of an organization can be elected or appointed. |
| track |
a mark or series of marks left on the ground by the feet of people or animals, or the wheels of machines; trail. |