| ditch |
a long narrow opening in the ground used to drain away or supply water. |
| dusk |
the time of day just before night; last moments of twilight. |
| 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. |
| middle |
halfway between two things, places, or points. |
| official |
a person who holds an office in a business or government. |
| orchard |
a piece of land planted with fruit or nut trees. |
| paddle |
an oar with a wide, flat blade and long handle. A paddle is used with both arms for moving a small boat through the water. A paddle is not attached to the boat. |
| pit1 |
a deep natural or artificial hole in the ground. |
| seem |
to appear to be or do. |
| short |
not long in size or time. |
| skip |
to move forward by jumping on one foot and then on the other. |
| snatch |
to take quickly or suddenly; grab. |
| spacecraft |
a vehicle designed to travel in outer space. |
| topic |
a subject of discussion, conversation, or writing. |
| tough |
hard to break; strong; lasting a long time. |