| drip |
to come down in drops. |
| engine |
a machine that uses energy from a source such as gasoline or electricity to do work. |
| herd |
the common people; most people. The expression "He (or she) follows the herd" means that a person tends to do what everybody else does, like a cow in a herd, and does not think for himself or herself. |
| hide |
to put or keep away from view. |
| map |
a picture of an area of the earth or sky drawn or printed on a flat surface. |
| mayor |
the head of government in a village, town, or city. |
| nail |
a thin, pointed piece of metal with a flat top. You hammer nails into pieces of wood or other material in order to fasten them together. |
| notice |
see or observe. |
| rise |
to move up in direction. |
| runway |
a smooth, level strip on which airplanes take off and land. |
| scarf |
a piece of cloth worn around the neck, head, or shoulders. |
| shelf |
a thin, flat piece of wood, metal, or other material that is attached to a wall or set into a piece of furniture. Shelves are used to hold books, dishes, and other things. |
| straw |
dried stems of certain grain plants. Straw is used to feed farm animals and to make things such as baskets and hats. |
| traveler |
someone who goes from one place to another, especially over a long distance. |
| wide |
reaching across a large area from side to side. |