| author |
a person who writes books, stories, plays, or other works. |
| beg |
to ask a favor of; to plead for. |
| blush |
to become red in the face because of shame or embarrassment. |
| closet |
a small room or space for storing things such as clothes or supplies. |
| desk |
a piece of furniture with a flat surface used for writing, using a computer, or reading. Desks usually have drawers where you keep paper, pens, and other supplies. |
| drain |
to remove a liquid from something through a pipe. |
| housekeeper |
a person whose job is to take care of a house, hotel, or other place where people stay. |
| knee |
the joint between the upper and lower part of the leg. |
| pour |
to cause to flow in a steady stream. |
| rag |
a small piece of cloth that is usually used for cleaning. A rag is often torn from a larger piece of cloth that is no longer in good condition. |
| snowstorm |
a storm in which a lot of snow falls. Snowstorms have strong winds. |
| spear1 |
a weapon with a long wooden shaft and a sharp pointed tip. Spears are thrown or thrust with the hand. |
| spot |
a mark that is different in color from the area around it. |
| ugly |
not pleasant to look at. |
| wide |
reaching across a large area from side to side. |