| barely |
almost not at all. |
| barrel |
a large round container with a flat top and bottom that is used to keep liquids. Barrels are often made of wood. |
| blade |
the part of a knife, scissors, or other tool that cuts. |
| bookcase |
a set of shelves for holding books. |
| brave |
ready to face pain or danger; showing courage. |
| chemical |
a substance used in or made by a chemical process. |
| colorful |
having many colors; bright in color. |
| firm1 |
not soft. |
| lake |
a large body of fresh or salt water that has land all around it. |
| lobby |
to try to influence people who make laws to vote in a way that supports what the group wants. |
| pavement |
the hard surface on a road or other flat area. |
| present1 |
the period of time between the past and future. |
| tie |
to fasten with something like a string or rope. |
| wage |
(often plural) money paid at regular times to a person for doing work. |
| wing |
a part of the body of some animals that they use for flying. Insects and birds have wings. |