| area |
a place or region. |
| box1 |
a container made of stiff material that usually has four sides, a bottom, and a lid. |
| cry |
to have tears fall from your eyes as the result of pain, sadness, or another strong feeling. |
| form |
the shape or structure of something. |
| 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. |
| horrible |
causing a feeling of fear or horror. |
| lightning |
natural electricity produced in clouds and appearing as a bright flash of light in the sky. |
| offer |
to present something to be accepted or refused. |
| quite |
completely. |
| rattle |
to make a series of hard, short, knocking sounds. |
| shelter |
a place or structure that gives protection against weather or danger. |
| tag |
a piece of thick paper, thin metal, or plastic that gives information and is attached to something. |
| textbook |
a book used for teaching a particular subject. |
| ton |
a unit of weight equal to 2,000 pounds. |
| tune |
the notes that make up a piece of music. |