awhile |
for a short time. |
bread |
a food made with grains such as wheat or corn. Water, oil, and other ingredients are added to the grains, and the mixture is baked in an oven. |
coal |
a hard black or dark brown substance that is found in the earth. People burn coal for heat and energy. |
heap |
many things lying on top of each other; pile. |
inspector |
one who inspects, usually as a job for pay. |
knee |
the joint between the upper and lower part of the leg. |
pond |
a small body of still water. |
purse |
a bag used for carrying money and other personal things. A purse is often made of leather, cloth, or a similar material. |
snip |
to cut or clip with short, quick strokes of scissors. |
square |
a flat, closed figure with four straight sides of equal length and four equal corners. |
stadium |
a place used for sports events and other outdoor activities. Stadiums have rows of seats that rise up around an open field. |
terror |
very great fear. |
thief |
a person who steals. |
tube |
a long, hollow piece of glass, metal, or rubber used to hold or carry liquids or gases. |
walk |
to move your body by taking steps. |