| break |
to make something come apart into pieces. |
| check |
to look at something in order to make sure that it is right or correct. |
| dip |
to put into a liquid for a short time. |
| muscle |
the soft pieces of flesh in animals and humans that make the bones move. |
| patrol |
the act of guarding by making regular trips through. |
| pencil |
a long, thin tool used for writing or drawing. Pencils are made of a narrow stick of wood with a dark gray or colored center. |
| point |
the sharp end of something. |
| scarce |
not being enough; not easy to get. |
| shear |
to cut off with scissors or a tool like scissors. |
| sing |
to make music with the voice. |
| singer |
a person who uses his or her voice to create music either as a job or hobby. |
| student |
a person who goes to a school or college. |
| swallow |
to cause food to go from the mouth to the stomach. |
| terrific |
very good; fantastic. |
| yank |
(informal) to pull or take out suddenly; jerk. |