| afternoon |
the time of day between noon and evening. |
| blade |
the part of a knife, scissors, or other tool that cuts. |
| bough |
a main branch of a tree. |
| couch |
a comfortable seat with a back and arms for two or more people; sofa. |
| furniture |
objects such as chairs, tables, and beds used to fill a living area. |
| god |
a being that is worshipped and believed to have special powers over nature or life. |
| 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. |
| mustache |
the hair that grows above the upper lip. |
| people |
all persons who belong to the same community, country, religion, or race. |
| rich |
having a great amount of money or valuable possessions. |
| robbery |
the act of stealing money or property from a person or place; the act of robbing. |
| sailor |
a member of the navy who works aboard a ship. |
| science |
a careful method of studying and learning about things in nature. |
| soften |
to make or become soft or softer. |
| spy |
a person who watches in secret to get information about others. |