| afternoon |
the time of day between noon and evening. |
| blanket |
a large piece of thick material used to keep oneself warm. Blankets are often made of wool. |
| candle |
a stick of wax with a string through the middle. The string burns and gives off light. |
| glow |
a steady light, especially the light given off by something very hot. |
| goal |
a result or end that a person wants and works for; aim or purpose. |
| herd |
the common people; most people. The expression "He (or she) follows the herd" means that a person tends to do what everybody else does, like a cow in a herd, and does not think for himself or herself. |
| maybe |
it may be so; perhaps. |
| musician |
a person who has skill at playing, singing, or writing music. |
| nod |
to move the head up and down in order to greet or agree with someone. |
| nurse |
a person whose job is to care for sick and injured people. |
| reservation |
something that keeps one from completely accepting or believing something; doubt. |
| scare |
to frighten. |
| shortcut |
a quicker or more direct way to go somewhere. |
| strike |
a stopping of work as a protest for better pay or working conditions. |
| winner |
one that wins or is likely to win or succeed. |