| blanket |
a large piece of thick material used to keep oneself warm. Blankets are often made of wool. |
| dollar |
the main unit of money in the United States and many other countries. One U.S. dollar is equal to 100 cents. |
| eyesight |
the ability to see; vision. |
| gang |
a group of people who do things together. These things may be just for fun or may involve crime. |
| handle |
to do what needs to be done with something or someone; manage; control. |
| hood |
a covering for the head and neck that may be attached to a coat, jacket, or other piece of clothing. |
| instant |
happening right away; without delay; immediate. |
| jail |
a building in which a government keeps people who have broken a law. |
| screen |
a piece of material made of woven wire. A screen covers a window, door, or other opening. |
| slope |
A surface that is higher on one end than the other. |
| strap |
a thin, flat strip of material used to attach something or hold objects in a certain way. |
| suit |
a set of clothes of the same material and color. A suit has a short coat and pants or a skirt. |
| suitcase |
a box used for carrying clothing and personal things when traveling. |
| threaten |
to say that you will harm or punish some person or group if something that you demand is not done. |
| wage |
(often plural) money paid at regular times to a person for doing work. |