| afterward |
at a later time. |
| beat |
to hit again and again. |
| crunch |
to chew with a crackling noise; crush by biting. |
| fry |
to cook in hot butter, oil, or other fat. |
| gather |
to bring together into one place; collect. |
| habit |
a regular action or activity. |
| hill |
a raised area of land smaller than a mountain. |
| mayor |
the head of government in a village, town, or city. |
| meaning |
the message that is understood or intended when someone uses a word. |
| neighbor |
a person who lives close to someone else. |
| passenger |
a person who is not driving but travels in an automobile, bus, train, or other vehicle. |
| rifle |
a gun that has a long barrel and that is shot from the shoulder. |
| shady |
in the shade. |
| snip |
to cut or clip with short, quick strokes of scissors. |
| television |
a piece of electronic equipment that receives sound and moving images that are sent from a long distance. Many people can watch the same programs on television at the same time. |