| backyard |
an open area behind a house that belongs to the owner of the house. |
| gate |
a part of a fence or wall that swings to open and close. |
| likely |
to be expected; probable. |
| native |
an original resident of a given place, such as the Inuit people of Alaska and northern Canada. |
| oil |
a slippery liquid that comes from minerals, animals, plants, or chemicals. |
| replace |
to put something in the place of another thing. |
| root |
the part of a plant that grows under the ground. Roots take in water and food, and they hold the plant in the soil. |
| runner |
a person who is moving along quickly on his or her feet, or a person who races on foot. |
| scientist |
a person who works in or studies a science. |
| smooth |
not rough; even. |
| spool |
an object shaped like a cylinder with a rim on each end. Thread, tape, wire, and film are wound on spools. |
| steal |
to take something from another person without permission and in a way that is against the law. |
| suitcase |
a box used for carrying clothing and personal things when traveling. |
| tablet |
a small, flat, round piece of medicine. |
| tackle |
equipment or gear used in a sport or hobby such as fishing. |