| backyard |
an open area behind a house that belongs to the owner of the house. |
| care |
serious attention. |
| cord |
a covered wire that carries electricity to a piece of equipment such as a television or lamp. |
| darkness |
lack of light. |
| fasten |
to join two things or two sides of something so that they stay together. |
| lobby |
to try to influence people who make laws to vote in a way that supports what the group wants. |
| mat |
a piece of material that is used to cover a small area of a floor or other surface. |
| pierce |
to pass or go through with or as if with something sharp; penetrate. |
| pinch |
an amount that can be picked up between the thumb and a finger. |
| precious |
of great worth or value. |
| secret |
not seen or known by others; private. |
| section |
a part that is different or apart from the whole. |
| sensible |
having or showing good judgment; wise. |
| van |
a tall, covered truck or car used to move people or goods. |
| write |
to form letters or words on a surface with a pen, pencil, or some other thing. |