| Term | Definition |
| mosquitoes | small, biting insects |
| varieties | kinds |
| beliefs | things that are regarded as true |
| grievances | complaints |
| schedules | lists showing the times at which events will occur |
| echoes | reflected sounds |
| thieves | people who steal |
| journeys | trips |
| halves | the two equal parts of something |
| passersby | people who pass by |
| substances | materials |
| orchestras | large group of musicians who play together on various instruments |
| pharmacies | drugstores |
| sergeants | army officer of rank above corporal |
| tomatoes | red fruits, usually eaten as vegetables |
| boundaries | borders |
| instruments | devices used to do particular things |
| encyclopedia | collections of information about many branches of knowledge |
| respond | answer; react |
| assess | check; evaluate or judge |