| backyard |
an open area behind a house that belongs to the owner of the house. |
| belong |
to have as a proper place or situation. |
| brake |
a device used to slow or stop the motion of a vehicle or machine. |
| chew |
to break apart and make soft with the teeth. |
| explore |
to travel in order to discover or search for something. |
| glance |
a quick look. |
| nonsense |
words that have no meaning or make no sense. |
| pale |
light in color. |
| 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. |
| resource |
a source of help or support. |
| shiver |
to shake because of cold or fear. |
| shy |
quiet and not comfortable with other people. |
| spear1 |
a weapon with a long wooden shaft and a sharp pointed tip. Spears are thrown or thrust with the hand. |
| steer |
to make something move in a certain direction. |
| strap |
a thin, flat strip of material used to attach something or hold objects in a certain way. |