| author |
a person who writes books, stories, plays, or other works. |
| beg |
to ask a favor of; to plead for. |
| fight |
a battle or argument. |
| gaze |
a steady look without blinking. |
| harness |
a set of straps by which a work animal is attached to a cart, carriage, or plow. The harness is used to control and guide the animal. |
| hint |
a sign or suggestion that is not made in a direct way. |
| hire |
to give a job to. |
| hospital |
a place where sick or hurt people go to find care or help. |
| justice |
the upholding of what is fair, just, and right. |
| moist |
a little bit wet. |
| nowhere |
not anywhere; in no place. |
| rate |
the speed or pace at which something is done. |
| surely |
certainly. |
| trousers |
a garment for the lower parts of the body from waist to ankle that covers each leg; pants; slacks. |
| van |
a tall, covered truck or car used to move people or goods. |