| bough |
a main branch of a tree. |
| enter |
to come or go in. |
| herd |
the common people; most people. The expression "He (or she) follows the herd" means that a person tends to do what everybody else does, like a cow in a herd, and does not think for himself or herself. |
| library |
a place in a town or school where you can borrow books, recorded music, and other materials. |
| lid |
a cover for a container that can be opened or removed. |
| midnight |
twelve o'clock at night. |
| nut |
a large seed that people or animals can eat that grows in a hard shell. |
| paddle |
an oar with a wide, flat blade and long handle. A paddle is used with both arms for moving a small boat through the water. A paddle is not attached to the boat. |
| pinch |
an amount that can be picked up between the thumb and a finger. |
| rip |
to cut open, off, or apart with force; tear. |
| road |
a long, hard surface for vehicles and people to travel on. |
| stock |
things that you keep that are ready for use or for sale at any time; supply. |
| thief |
a person who steals. |
| twice |
two times; in two instances. |
| wet |
having water or other liquid within something or on the surface of something. |