Grad3-Unit1-Lesson3~5

Anthony

anxious (adj.)

uneasy, worried, or fearful about what may happen.

before (prep./adv.)

(prep.) in front of; (adv.) earlier than the time when.

criticize (v.)

to find fault with something.

intended (v.)

a form of the verb intend: to mean or plan to do something.

pardon (v.)

to free a person from punishment.

seized (v.)

a form of the verb seize: to grab or take hold by force.

cold (adj.)

not friendly; low temperature.

common (adj.)

often found.

heal (v.)

to make or become healthy again.

reins (n.)

plural form of rein: a narrow strap attached to a bridle to guide and control a horse.

spread (v.)

to extend over an area.

unselfish (adj.)

thinking of others.

douse (v.)

to throw a liquid on; drench.

drive (v.)

to frighten or prod an animal or animals into moving in a desired direction.

guard (v.)

to keep safe from harm or danger.

heart (n.)

one’s innermost feelings or spirit.

homestead (n.)

a house and the farmland it is on.

pack (n.)

a group of animals that are alike.

parched (adj.)

very dry.

sod (n.)

a cut layer of soil with grass growing on it.

thrust (v.)

to push with force.

trudged (v.)

a form of the verb trudge: to walk slowly and with effort.

waste (v.)

to spend or use foolishly.

yards (n.)

plural form of yard: a measure of length equal to 36 inches, or 3 feet.