| earth |
the third planet from the sun. |
| elect |
to choose by means of voting. |
| handkerchief |
a small piece of thin cloth that you use to clean your nose. |
| horn |
a hard, hollow growth on the head of certain mammals. Goats and sheep are some animals that have horns. |
| horrible |
causing a feeling of fear or horror. |
| mild |
not harsh; gentle. |
| 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. |
| oil |
a slippery liquid that comes from minerals, animals, plants, or chemicals. |
| smack |
to hit noisily with an open hand; slap. |
| squad |
a small number of persons trained to work together. |
| station |
the place where a person or thing is normally found. |
| stroke |
a single mark made in writing or painting, or the act of making such a mark. |
| usual |
most common; normal. |
| wake1 |
to come out of sleep (often followed by "up"). |
| warn |
to tell of a possible danger. |