| afterward |
at a later time. |
| backyard |
an open area behind a house that belongs to the owner of the house. |
| chalk |
a type of soft, white stone. Chalk is made into long thin shapes used for writing or drawing. |
| fever |
a body temperature higher than normal that is usually caused by illness. |
| firm1 |
not soft. |
| flicker1 |
to burn or shine in an unsteady way. |
| kiss |
to touch or press with the lips as a sign of love or respect. |
| land |
the solid part of the earth's surface. |
| post1 |
a piece of wood, metal, or other material placed upright in the ground to mark or support something. |
| raw |
not cooked. |
| reporter |
a person whose job is to gather and report news for a newspaper or magazine, or for a television station or radio station. |
| swing |
to move or cause to move backward and forward around a point. |
| tea |
a drink that is made by putting dried leaves of certain plants in hot water. The leaves usually come from a special plant that grows in Asia. |
| throne |
the seat used by a ruler or other important person for ceremonies or other special events. |
| train |
a group of railroad cars connected together that carry people or things from one place to another. |