| backyard |
an open area behind a house that belongs to the owner of the house. |
| blanket |
a large piece of thick material used to keep oneself warm. Blankets are often made of wool. |
| elect |
to choose by means of voting. |
| firmly |
in a way that uses some strength; not lightly. |
| glider |
a light aircraft without a motor that flies on air currents. |
| goal |
a result or end that a person wants and works for; aim or purpose. |
| hut |
a small house or shelter. A hut is sometimes made of dry grass or mud. |
| plank |
a length of wood thicker than a board. |
| recently |
in the near past. |
| roar |
to make a long cry or shout that is both deep and loud. |
| spy |
a person who watches in secret to get information about others. |
| upset |
to turn something over. |
| warm |
having some heat; not cold. |
| worker |
someone who does a job or has a job. |
| yesterday |
on the day before today. |