| backward |
with the last part first; in a way that is the opposite of the usual way. |
| chum |
(informal) a close friend; pal. |
| cradle |
a small bed for a baby that can move from side to side. |
| delicious |
having a pleasing taste or smell. |
| dust |
tiny, dry pieces of dirt or other material that is in the air and collects on surfaces. |
| fault |
something wrong with a thing or person that causes problems for someone or something else. |
| hill |
a raised area of land smaller than a mountain. |
| housekeeper |
a person whose job is to take care of a house, hotel, or other place where people stay. |
| mayor |
the head of government in a village, town, or city. |
| nearly |
almost; just about but not quite. |
| panic |
a sudden strong fear or anger that causes people to act without thinking. |
| path |
a track beaten by the feet of people or animals. |
| soften |
to make or become soft or softer. |
| thin |
small when measured from one side to the other or when measured around the outside; not thick. |
| weak |
having little strength or power. |