| commander |
an officer who is the leader of a military unit. |
| drip |
to come down in drops. |
| engine |
a machine that uses energy from a source such as gasoline or electricity to do work. |
| faith |
trust or confidence. |
| hang |
to attach to a point without support from below. |
| joke |
a short story with a funny ending that is told to make people laugh. |
| musical |
good at or fond of music. |
| never |
not at any time; not at all. |
| oil |
a slippery liquid that comes from minerals, animals, plants, or chemicals. |
| razor |
a tool with a very sharp blade that is used for cutting hair close to the skin. |
| root |
the part of a plant that grows under the ground. Roots take in water and food, and they hold the plant in the soil. |
| short |
not long in size or time. |
| siren |
a warning device that makes a loud, piercing noise. |
| tent |
a shelter held up by poles and rope and made of cloth or plastic. |
| tonight |
the present night or the night that is coming on this day. |