| ash |
the soft gray powder that remains after something burns. |
| basic |
necessary as a base. Things that are basic need to be learned first or done first. |
| biscuit |
a small, round-shaped bread for one person made with baking powder or baking soda instead of yeast. Biscuits are not usually sweet. |
| blink |
to close and open the eyes very quickly. |
| dark |
having little or no light. |
| dirt |
loose earth or soil. |
| fable |
a short tale that teaches a lesson. The characters in fables are often animals who speak and act like people. |
| hamburger |
ground meat, or a round flat mass of ground meat that is cooked and served on bread. |
| journey |
a long trip from one place to another. |
| lie1 |
a false statement that is said on purpose. |
| light1 |
the form of energy that makes it possible for the eye to see. The sun produces light. |
| mustache |
the hair that grows above the upper lip. |
| nearly |
almost; just about but not quite. |
| split |
a division between two or more people. |
| tea |
a drink that is made by putting dried leaves of certain plants in hot water. The leaves usually come from a special plant that grows in Asia. |