| afford |
to have enough money for; be able to pay for. |
| awful |
very bad; terrible; of poor quality. |
| cramp1 |
a sharp pain in a muscle that suddenly becomes tight. |
| horror |
a strong feeling of fear or shock. |
| instrument |
a tool or mechanical device used for special work. |
| listen |
to try to hear. |
| matter |
all substances of the universe that can be seen, touched, or measured. |
| national |
of or having to do with the whole country, not just one part of it. |
| nearly |
almost; just about but not quite. |
| paddle |
an oar with a wide, flat blade and long handle. A paddle is used with both arms for moving a small boat through the water. A paddle is not attached to the boat. |
| railroad |
a road of two connected steel bars along which trains move, or a system of transportation that uses these roads. |
| rim |
the edge or border of something round or circular. |
| science |
a careful method of studying and learning about things in nature. |
| sight |
the ability to see. |
| storm |
a violent event in weather. In a storm, there may be a lot of rain, snow, or wind. |