| boil1 |
the state of a liquid when it reaches a certain temperature and starts to turn into a gas. |
| few |
only a small number of. |
| 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. |
| hut |
a small house or shelter. A hut is sometimes made of dry grass or mud. |
| independence |
freedom from outside control. |
| ink |
a colored liquid in pens. |
| line1 |
a long, thin mark. |
| pavement |
the hard surface on a road or other flat area. |
| promise |
to state, in a way that makes someone feel sure, that something will happen or will be done. |
| spear1 |
a weapon with a long wooden shaft and a sharp pointed tip. Spears are thrown or thrust with the hand. |
| steal |
to take something from another person without permission and in a way that is against the law. |
| stem |
the main part of a plant that supports the branches, leaves, and other parts. |
| tall |
of more than average height. |
| trailer |
a wagon pulled by a car or truck and used to carry a load. |
| uphill |
on an upward slope or in an upward direction. |