| afterward |
at a later time. |
| carol |
a song of joy, especially a Christmas song. |
| curve |
a line that bends smoothly in one direction without any straight parts. |
| during |
all through a certain period of time. |
| gang |
a group of people who do things together. These things may be just for fun or may involve crime. |
| homework |
work that a teacher asks students to do at home. |
| lonely |
unhappy because alone; lonesome. |
| naughty |
not behaving or obeying. |
| 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. |
| press |
to put pressure on something, often with one's hands. |
| rifle |
a gun that has a long barrel and that is shot from the shoulder. |
| rod |
a straight, thin stick or bar. |
| scare |
to frighten. |
| scarf |
a piece of cloth worn around the neck, head, or shoulders. |
| slip |
to slide suddenly on a slippery surface. |