| aim |
to point something at a thing that you want to hit. |
| bud |
a swelling on a plant that can grow into new parts, such as leaves or a flower. |
| crack |
a break in something. |
| duty |
something that a person should do because it is right or fair. |
| guard |
to protect or pay close attention to something in order to keep it safe. |
| 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. |
| joy |
a strong feeling of being happy. |
| meat |
the flesh of animals when used as food. |
| operator |
a person whose job is to control a machine. |
| principal |
greatest or first in importance. |
| race1 |
a sport or test of speed. |
| ranch |
a large farm where cattle, horses, or sheep are raised. There are many ranches in the plains of the United States. |
| steal |
to take something from another person without permission and in a way that is against the law. |
| strange |
not usual; odd. |
| twig |
a small branch of a tree or other plant. |