| boat |
an open vehicle, smaller than a ship, that moves on water. |
| cottage |
a small house. |
| 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. |
| magnet |
an object that has the power to pull certain metals toward itself. |
| measure |
to find out the exact size of something. |
| peaceful |
quiet; calm. |
| physical |
of the body. |
| pitch1 |
the throw of a baseball by the pitcher toward the batter, who tries to hit it. |
| shave |
to cut off hair very close to the skin. |
| shortcut |
a quicker or more direct way to go somewhere. |
| small |
little in size, number, or amount. |
| soldier |
a person who serves in the army and who is not an officer. |
| spear1 |
a weapon with a long wooden shaft and a sharp pointed tip. Spears are thrown or thrust with the hand. |
| stadium |
a place used for sports events and other outdoor activities. Stadiums have rows of seats that rise up around an open field. |
| tear1 |
a drop of liquid that comes from the eye. Tears clean the eye and keep it wet. |