| beach |
the land at the edge of a lake, ocean, or other body of water. A beach is often formed of sand or small stones. |
| breath |
the air that goes into and out of the body through the nose or mouth. |
| chum |
(informal) a close friend; pal. |
| crib |
a bed with high sides all around for a baby or young child to sleep in. |
| dip |
to put into a liquid for a short time. |
| heaven |
(usually plural) the sky, including the stars, sun, moon, and planets as seen from the earth. |
| mostly |
almost completely; mainly. |
| nighttime |
the time between sunset and dawn. |
| 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. |
| quite |
completely. |
| runway |
a smooth, level strip on which airplanes take off and land. |
| shield |
a large, flat piece of strong material carried on the arm for protection. |
| sin |
an act of not obeying religious law. |
| sweep |
to clear the floor of dirt or dust. |
| thin |
small when measured from one side to the other or when measured around the outside; not thick. |