| assignment |
something given as a task, such as a job or lesson. |
| bookcase |
a set of shelves for holding books. |
| dart |
to move quickly; dash. |
| dusty |
full of or covered with dust. |
| evening |
the period between late afternoon and night; the early part of the night. |
| fill |
to cause to become full; put as much as possible into. |
| gaze |
a steady look without blinking. |
| joke |
a short story with a funny ending that is told to make people laugh. |
| later |
at some following time or future time. |
| measure |
to find out the exact size of something. |
| medical |
having to do with the study or practice of medicine. |
| round |
shaped like a ball or circle. |
| sleep |
to be in a state of rest for the body and mind. When people sleep, their eyes are closed and they are not conscious. |
| suitcase |
a box used for carrying clothing and personal things when traveling. |
| uphill |
on an upward slope or in an upward direction. |