| backward |
with the last part first; in a way that is the opposite of the usual way. |
| carefully |
with thought and attention or caution about what one is doing. |
| dam |
a wall built across a river or stream to stop the flow of water. |
| fault |
something wrong with a thing or person that causes problems for someone or something else. |
| guest |
a person who visits another person's home. |
| instant |
happening right away; without delay; immediate. |
| lucky |
resulting from or having good fortune. |
| mainly |
for the most part; mostly. |
| meet |
to see and begin to know someone; be introduced to. |
| nest |
a structure of sticks and other material that birds make to hold their eggs. |
| people |
all persons who belong to the same community, country, religion, or race. |
| pupil1 |
a young person who is taught by a teacher. |
| spool |
an object shaped like a cylinder with a rim on each end. Thread, tape, wire, and film are wound on spools. |
| story1 |
a report of events that really happened or are imaginary. |
| ticket |
a small piece of paper that shows that you have paid for something. |