| amount |
measure; quantity. |
| backyard |
an open area behind a house that belongs to the owner of the house. |
| cage |
a space closed in by wires or bars and used to hold animals. |
| candle |
a stick of wax with a string through the middle. The string burns and gives off light. |
| deal |
to handle or give your attention to. |
| jewelry |
things made of special stones and metal worn on the body for decoration. Rings, necklaces, and bracelets are some kinds of jewelry. |
| pulse |
the regular beating of the arteries that is caused by the beating of the heart. The pulse can be felt in the wrist or neck. |
| spy |
a person who watches in secret to get information about others. |
| street |
a public road in a town or city. |
| sum |
the number or amount that comes from adding two or more numbers. |
| tender |
not tough; soft. |
| thief |
a person who steals. |
| tie |
to fasten with something like a string or rope. |
| today |
the day that is right now. |
| wake1 |
to come out of sleep (often followed by "up"). |