| assignment |
something given as a task, such as a job or lesson. |
| awhile |
for a short time. |
| bend |
a curved thing, part, or area; curve. |
| flake |
a small, thin piece that has split off from or peeled off of a surface. |
| harvest |
the gathering of ripe crops, or the amount gathered. |
| merry |
cheerful and happy. |
| mountain |
a land mass with great height and steep sides. It is much higher than a hill. |
| ore |
a rock or mineral from which a metal or other useful substance can be removed. |
| party |
a group of people coming together to celebrate or have fun. |
| 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. |
| rule |
a law or direction that guides behavior or action. |
| screen |
a piece of material made of woven wire. A screen covers a window, door, or other opening. |
| shortcut |
a quicker or more direct way to go somewhere. |
| threaten |
to say that you will harm or punish some person or group if something that you demand is not done. |
| tune |
the notes that make up a piece of music. |