backward |
with the last part first; in a way that is the opposite of the usual way. |
bridge |
a structure that goes over something such as a river or road so that people can travel from one side to the other. |
cause |
something that makes a thing happen. |
costume |
clothing worn to make one look like some other person, animal, or thing. |
fence |
a structure used to mark off an area or to keep animals or people in or out. |
grand |
splendid in size or appearance. |
island |
an area of land surrounded by water on all sides. |
least |
smallest in size, amount, or degree. |
lonely |
unhappy because alone; lonesome. |
measure |
to find out the exact size of something. |
mouth |
the part of the body through which an animal eats, breathes, and makes sounds. The mouth is on the face below the nose. |
owe |
to have to pay; be in debt to someone. |
painful |
causing discomfort in the body, as from an injury or illness. |
silver |
a shiny, soft, white metal that is valuable and used to make jewelry and coins. |
wilderness |
a region in its natural state where there are things like trees and wild animals, but no people living there. |