| awhile |
for a short time. |
| behave |
to act in a certain way. |
| fin |
a thin, flat body part of a fish and certain other water animals which is used for swimming or balance. |
| inspector |
one who inspects, usually as a job for pay. |
| locker |
a small metal cabinet that can be locked. It is used to keep clothes and personal things. |
| mend |
to repair or fix. |
| neighborhood |
an area in a city, town, or other place that is different from other areas in some way. |
| peel |
to pull, tear, or cut the outer covering from something. |
| ranch |
a large farm where cattle, horses, or sheep are raised. There are many ranches in the plains of the United States. |
| sailor |
a member of the navy who works aboard a ship. |
| sick |
having an illness; not well. |
| silk |
a fine, soft, shiny fiber produced by certain insects. |
| squad |
a small number of persons trained to work together. |
| wake1 |
to come out of sleep (often followed by "up"). |
| wash |
to make something clean by using water or soap. |