| area |
a place or region. |
| cannon |
a large gun that is set on wheels or some other base. Cannons fire heavy shells. |
| count |
to give each thing in a group a number to learn how many there are. |
| crime |
something that people do that is against the law. |
| dancer |
someone who is dancing or whose profession is dancing. |
| ill |
not healthy; sick. |
| outstanding |
better than most others; excellent. |
| poem |
a piece of writing different from ordinary writing in its special form, rhythm, and beautiful or interesting language. Poems are often short and express feelings. They sometimes use words that rhyme. |
| rinse |
to wash off with water. |
| score |
the total points earned in a game or test. |
| shop |
a small store. |
| story1 |
a report of events that really happened or are imaginary. |
| swim |
to move through water by moving parts of the body. |
| terrify |
to fill with great fear or terror; scare. |
| widow |
a woman whose husband has died. |