| actually |
as a matter of fact; really. |
| backyard |
an open area behind a house that belongs to the owner of the house. |
| blond |
having a light yellow color. |
| card |
a small, thick piece of paper used for sending a message to another person. |
| chum |
(informal) a close friend; pal. |
| excitement |
the state of being excited. |
| frighten |
to cause fear in someone; to make someone afraid. |
| hungry |
feeling a need or want for food. |
| ill |
not healthy; sick. |
| motor |
a machine that causes motion or power. |
| pitch1 |
the throw of a baseball by the pitcher toward the batter, who tries to hit it. |
| rod |
a straight, thin stick or bar. |
| shortcut |
a quicker or more direct way to go somewhere. |
| tonight |
the present night or the night that is coming on this day. |
| warm |
having some heat; not cold. |