| brush |
a tool for cleaning, painting, and other things. It has a handle and a tight group of stiff fibers on one end. |
| cage |
a space closed in by wires or bars and used to hold animals. |
| gulf |
a large area of ocean partly surrounded by land. |
| hire |
to give a job to. |
| journey |
a long trip from one place to another. |
| newspaper |
a set of large sheets of paper with reports about recent events, advertisements, and other information. Most newspapers are printed and sold every day or once a week. |
| owner |
a person who owns something. |
| quickly |
in a short time; rapidly. |
| quiet |
making little or no noise. |
| root |
the part of a plant that grows under the ground. Roots take in water and food, and they hold the plant in the soil. |
| salad |
a mixture of raw vegetables served with dressing. |
| split |
a division between two or more people. |
| sweet |
having a taste like that of sugar or honey. |
| trap |
to catch and not let escape. |
| wild |
living in a natural state. |