| afterward |
at a later time. |
| barrel |
a large round container with a flat top and bottom that is used to keep liquids. Barrels are often made of wood. |
| boom1 |
a deep, hollow sound, as from an explosion. |
| breathe |
to take air into and out of the lungs. |
| helpful |
doing useful things for a person or group; giving aid. |
| lend |
to let someone use something that is yours. When you lend a thing to someone, you expect that person to return it to you. |
| library |
a place in a town or school where you can borrow books, recorded music, and other materials. |
| orchard |
a piece of land planted with fruit or nut trees. |
| poison |
a substance that can kill or seriously harm living beings if it is swallowed, breathed, or taken in. |
| ranch |
a large farm where cattle, horses, or sheep are raised. There are many ranches in the plains of the United States. |
| scatter |
to separate and move in different directions. |
| squad |
a small number of persons trained to work together. |
| sudden |
happening without notice or warning; not expected. |
| talk |
to communicate by speaking. |
| waiter |
a person who serves customers in a restaurant, bar, or similar place. |