| afford |
to have enough money for; be able to pay for. |
| backward |
with the last part first; in a way that is the opposite of the usual way. |
| bald |
having little or no hair on the head. |
| blade |
the part of a knife, scissors, or other tool that cuts. |
| card |
a small, thick piece of paper used for sending a message to another person. |
| citizen |
a person who is a member of a country because of being born there or being accepted as a member by law. |
| crooked |
bent, curved, or twisting. |
| engine |
a machine that uses energy from a source such as gasoline or electricity to do work. |
| invite |
to ask in a polite way to go somewhere or do something. |
| merry |
cheerful and happy. |
| open |
not shut or closed. |
| originally |
at first. |
| remember |
to bring into your mind from your memory. |
| resource |
a source of help or support. |
| shelf |
a thin, flat piece of wood, metal, or other material that is attached to a wall or set into a piece of furniture. Shelves are used to hold books, dishes, and other things. |