| barely |
almost not at all. |
| calendar |
a page or set of pages that shows the days, weeks, and months of a year. |
| disturb |
to interrupt by making noise or doing something that draws away attention. |
| ditch |
a long narrow opening in the ground used to drain away or supply water. |
| duty |
something that a person should do because it is right or fair. |
| independence |
freedom from outside control. |
| ink |
a colored liquid in pens. |
| leave1 |
to go away from a place. |
| newspaper |
a set of large sheets of paper with reports about recent events, advertisements, and other information. Most newspapers are printed and sold every day or once a week. |
| painter |
one who paints pictures. |
| peel |
to pull, tear, or cut the outer covering from something. |
| phone |
a short form of telephone. |
| scissors |
a tool used for cutting. Scissors have two blades that are joined in the middle. |
| sudden |
happening without notice or warning; not expected. |
| textbook |
a book used for teaching a particular subject. |