| among |
together with or in the middle of. |
| author |
a person who writes books, stories, plays, or other works. |
| company |
a business firm or organization. |
| dangerous |
likely to cause harm; not safe. |
| frown |
to wrinkle your forehead when you are angry or not happy. |
| hike |
to take a long walk in a natural place, such as a woods or forest, for fun or exercise. |
| junk |
things that have little worth. |
| pulse |
the regular beating of the arteries that is caused by the beating of the heart. The pulse can be felt in the wrist or neck. |
| splendid |
beautiful or grand; making a strong impression. |
| stray |
to wander away from a group or place. |
| streak |
a long, narrow line or mark. |
| ton |
a unit of weight equal to 2,000 pounds. |
| underwater |
below the water's surface. |
| upset |
to turn something over. |
| wool |
the thick, soft hair of sheep and some other animals, which is often used by people to make fabric for clothes, blankets, and other things. |