| flesh |
the soft parts of the human or animal body that lie between the skin and the bones. Flesh includes muscle and fat. |
| lap |
the front of the body from the waist to the knees when you are sitting. |
| mat |
a piece of material that is used to cover a small area of a floor or other surface. |
| nowhere |
not anywhere; in no place. |
| person |
a human being. |
| poem |
a piece of writing different from ordinary writing in its special form, rhythm, and beautiful or interesting language. Poems are often short and express feelings. They sometimes use words that rhyme. |
| sale |
a selling of goods for a lower price than usual. |
| shy |
quiet and not comfortable with other people. |
| smack |
to hit noisily with an open hand; slap. |
| squad |
a small number of persons trained to work together. |
| tail |
a part of an animal's body that sticks out from the back end. |
| until |
up to the time when. |
| wake1 |
to come out of sleep (often followed by "up"). |
| widow |
a woman whose husband has died. |
| winner |
one that wins or is likely to win or succeed. |