| asleep |
in a state of sleep. |
| balcony |
a platform with a low wall or railing that extends from the outside of a building. |
| behind |
in or at the back of; on the other side of. |
| birthday |
the day on which a person was born, usually celebrated each year on that date. |
| boat |
an open vehicle, smaller than a ship, that moves on water. |
| boss |
a person who gives work to other people and tells them what to do; manager. |
| dumb |
(informal) not smart; stupid. |
| herd |
the common people; most people. The expression "He (or she) follows the herd" means that a person tends to do what everybody else does, like a cow in a herd, and does not think for himself or herself. |
| instantly |
at once; without delay; immediately. |
| kitchen |
a room where people cook and store food. |
| listen |
to try to hear. |
| metal |
a kind of chemical element, such as copper, iron, or silver, that can move heat or electricity through itself. |
| quietly |
with little or no sound. |
| rug |
a piece of thick material used to cover part of a floor. |
| stranger |
a person that you do not know. |