| awhile |
for a short time. |
| backyard |
an open area behind a house that belongs to the owner of the house. |
| blanket |
a large piece of thick material used to keep oneself warm. Blankets are often made of wool. |
| brand |
a kind of product made by one particular company. |
| height |
the distance from the bottom to the top. |
| housekeeper |
a person whose job is to take care of a house, hotel, or other place where people stay. |
| kindness |
the quality of being kind. |
| lazy |
not wanting to work or use effort. |
| nature |
the basic character and qualities of a person or thing. |
| peck2 |
to strike, or pick up quickly with the beak. |
| plate |
a flat, round dish for food. |
| self |
one's own being, character, and nature. |
| smart |
intelligent; knowing a lot. |
| upon |
on. |
| watch |
to look closely or carefully, usually at something that is moving. |