| barely |
almost not at all. |
| cheer |
happy or good feelings. |
| coal |
a hard black or dark brown substance that is found in the earth. People burn coal for heat and energy. |
| dusk |
the time of day just before night; last moments of twilight. |
| furniture |
objects such as chairs, tables, and beds used to fill a living area. |
| message |
spoken or written information sent from one person or group to another. |
| raise |
to move to a higher position. |
| ready |
prepared. |
| scrape |
to rub with something sharp or rough. |
| smooth |
not rough; even. |
| stair |
(plural) a flight of steps one walks up or down. |
| stray |
to wander away from a group or place. |
| taste |
to tell the flavor of something by putting it into your mouth. |
| thief |
a person who steals. |
| trade |
to give in return for something else; exchange. |