| afterward |
at a later time. |
| bait |
food used to attract and catch fish or animals. |
| commander |
an officer who is the leader of a military unit. |
| friend |
a person whom you know well and like and who likes you. |
| gong |
a large piece of metal shaped like a plate that makes a loud ringing sound when struck with a stick or hammer. |
| inventor |
one who conceives of or makes something new. |
| join |
to put, bring, or fasten together. |
| knock |
to hit a door in order to make noise. |
| outside |
the outer side or surface. |
| point |
the sharp end of something. |
| protect |
to defend or keep safe from danger or harm. |
| reservation |
something that keeps one from completely accepting or believing something; doubt. |
| silence |
a lack of sound. |
| snatch |
to take quickly or suddenly; grab. |
| soldier |
a person who serves in the army and who is not an officer. |