| backward |
with the last part first; in a way that is the opposite of the usual way. |
| direction |
control or guidance. |
| icy |
covered with ice. |
| injury |
damage or wrong that causes physical or mental pain or hardship. |
| object |
anything that has shape or form and can be seen or touched. |
| place |
a certain area of space used or intended for some purpose. |
| poem |
a piece of writing different from ordinary writing in its special form, rhythm, and beautiful or interesting language. Poems are often short and express feelings. They sometimes use words that rhyme. |
| present1 |
the period of time between the past and future. |
| punish |
to cause someone to experience a thing that is painful or not pleasant because he or she did something wrong. |
| puzzle |
a toy or problem that you solve by thinking or by arranging letters, words, numbers, or objects. |
| servant |
a person whose job is to clean another person's house, cook their food, or help them in other ways in their home, often living in the home also. |
| swallow |
to cause food to go from the mouth to the stomach. |
| sweat |
to give off a liquid through the skin. |
| tribe |
a group of people, families, or villages that share the same language, social customs, and ancestors. |
| yell |
to speak in a very loud voice because you are hurt, afraid, angry, or excited. |