| afternoon |
the time of day between noon and evening. |
| ash |
the soft gray powder that remains after something burns. |
| country |
a large area of land where people live under the same government or have the same culture; nation. |
| empty |
holding or containing nothing. |
| grip |
to grasp or hold firmly. |
| hungry |
feeling a need or want for food. |
| insect |
a small animal whose body is divided into three parts. Insects also have three pairs of legs and usually one or two pairs of wings. Bees, ants, butterflies, beetles, and flies are some kinds of insects. |
| mat |
a piece of material that is used to cover a small area of a floor or other surface. |
| rack |
a frame or stand used to hold, hang, or show things. |
| rise |
to move up in direction. |
| sailor |
a member of the navy who works aboard a ship. |
| spot |
a mark that is different in color from the area around it. |
| swallow |
to cause food to go from the mouth to the stomach. |
| thank |
to tell someone who has given you something or done something for you that you value their gift or action; to express your appreciation. |
| weed |
any plant that grows wild in places where people do not want it to grow. |