| backyard |
an open area behind a house that belongs to the owner of the house. |
| butter |
a solid yellow fat made from milk. |
| claw |
a thin, sharp, curved nail on the foot of an animal. |
| decide |
to consider the possibilities and choose what is best. |
| double |
two times the amount or number. |
| finally |
after everything else; at the final moment. |
| island |
an area of land surrounded by water on all sides. |
| lie1 |
a false statement that is said on purpose. |
| never |
not at any time; not at all. |
| orchard |
a piece of land planted with fruit or nut trees. |
| sap |
the liquid that carries nutrients and water to all parts of a plant. |
| sea |
the salt water covering most of the earth; ocean. |
| terror |
very great fear. |
| tight |
fastened or shut in a secure way; fixed in place. |
| usual |
most common; normal. |