| afterward |
at a later time. |
| base |
the part that supports something or that something stands on. |
| extra |
more than is expected or usual. |
| few |
only a small number of. |
| island |
an area of land surrounded by water on all sides. |
| mad |
angry. |
| measure |
to find out the exact size of something. |
| painter |
one who paints pictures. |
| pat1 |
a light tap or stroke with the open hand or a flat object. |
| round |
shaped like a ball or circle. |
| scrape |
to rub with something sharp or rough. |
| slip |
to slide suddenly on a slippery surface. |
| thunder |
the loud noise you sometimes hear during a violent rain storm. |
| useful |
having a practical use or purpose. |
| wage |
(often plural) money paid at regular times to a person for doing work. |