| author |
a person who writes books, stories, plays, or other works. |
| cramp1 |
a sharp pain in a muscle that suddenly becomes tight. |
| earn |
to receive money for work that you have done. |
| flash |
a sudden, bright light that shines and then disappears. |
| gain |
to get. |
| glow |
a steady light, especially the light given off by something very hot. |
| guard |
to protect or pay close attention to something in order to keep it safe. |
| murder |
the crime of killing a person. |
| screen |
a piece of material made of woven wire. A screen covers a window, door, or other opening. |
| sign |
something that shows a fact, event, or some other thing. |
| softly |
in a way that makes little sound; quietly. |
| spit1 |
to force saliva or something else from the mouth. |
| sting |
to make a tiny hole in the skin that causes pain. |
| subway |
a train in a city that carries passengers and travels under the ground. |
| warn |
to tell of a possible danger. |