| appear |
to begin to be seen. |
| arrow |
a thin stick with a point on one end. An arrow is a kind of weapon. |
| boss |
a person who gives work to other people and tells them what to do; manager. |
| firm1 |
not soft. |
| gift |
something a person gives without wanting anything in return; a present. |
| insect |
a small animal whose body is divided into three parts. Insects also have three pairs of legs and usually one or two pairs of wings. Bees, ants, butterflies, beetles, and flies are some kinds of insects. |
| instantly |
at once; without delay; immediately. |
| loan |
money or something else that is borrowed or lent. |
| middle |
halfway between two things, places, or points. |
| reply |
to give an answer. |
| rug |
a piece of thick material used to cover part of a floor. |
| shear |
to cut off with scissors or a tool like scissors. |
| spit1 |
to force saliva or something else from the mouth. |
| straight |
without a curve or bend. |
| winner |
one that wins or is likely to win or succeed. |