| backyard |
an open area behind a house that belongs to the owner of the house. |
| brush |
a tool for cleaning, painting, and other things. It has a handle and a tight group of stiff fibers on one end. |
| curl |
to make into a curved shape. |
| delicious |
having a pleasing taste or smell. |
| hospital |
a place where sick or hurt people go to find care or help. |
| huge |
very large in size or amount. |
| lobby |
to try to influence people who make laws to vote in a way that supports what the group wants. |
| never |
not at any time; not at all. |
| observe |
to notice or see. |
| picture |
a painting, drawing, or photograph. |
| 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. |
| rifle |
a gun that has a long barrel and that is shot from the shoulder. |
| route |
a road or way of travel from one place to another. |
| skirt |
a piece of clothing that hangs from the waist and is open all around the bottom. |
| sky |
the air or space above the earth. |