sandbag -- n. bag filled with sand and used as a weight or to build temporary walls to protect homes and businesses
pitching in -- v. offering help
houseguests -- n. people who are invited to stay at a person’s house
confident -- n. having a feeling or belief that people can do something well or succeed at something
resilient -- adj. having the ability to overcome problems
display -- n. put out so people can see it
weary -- adv. tired, lacking interest because you have seen it often before
furniture -- n. chairs, tables, beds, etc., that are used to make a room ready for use