arrest |
to slow down; block; stop. |
circle |
a line that curves so that one end meets the other. The line is made up of points that are all the same distance from the center. |
curtain |
a piece of cloth that hangs in a window or other opening to shut out light or to cover something. |
equipment |
anything made for a particular use. Jobs and sports often require special equipment. |
horror |
a strong feeling of fear or shock. |
makeup |
cream, powder, or other things you put on your face to change the way it looks or to make it look better. |
nut |
a large seed that people or animals can eat that grows in a hard shell. |
pocket |
a small piece of material that is open at the top and sewn onto clothing for holding things. |
port |
a place where ships load, or the town or city near this place. |
punch1 |
a hard, quick hit with the closed hand. |
pupil1 |
a young person who is taught by a teacher. |
rifle |
a gun that has a long barrel and that is shot from the shoulder. |
safe |
providing protection from harm, loss, or damage; not dangerous. |
sir |
a polite form of address for a man, usually used in place of his name. |
stun |
to shock or amaze. |