| aid |
to give help to someone. |
| break |
to make something come apart into pieces. |
| chimney |
a tall, hollow structure that carries smoke up through a building and to the outside. |
| field |
a wide area of open land. |
| flour |
the ground meal of wheat or other grain. Flour is used to make bread, cake, and other foods. |
| gong |
a large piece of metal shaped like a plate that makes a loud ringing sound when struck with a stick or hammer. |
| happen |
to take place; occur. |
| lay1 |
to put something down so that it is flat against a surface. |
| pretty |
pleasing or attractive to the eyes or ears. |
| purse |
a bag used for carrying money and other personal things. A purse is often made of leather, cloth, or a similar material. |
| reader |
a person who looks at and understands words on a page or screen. |
| shortcut |
a quicker or more direct way to go somewhere. |
| sour |
having a sharp taste caused by acid. Lemons, vinegar, and yogurt are some things that are sour. |
| straw |
dried stems of certain grain plants. Straw is used to feed farm animals and to make things such as baskets and hats. |
| upon |
on. |