| block |
a solid piece of hard material with flat sides. |
| board |
a flat, cut piece of wood. |
| bud |
a swelling on a plant that can grow into new parts, such as leaves or a flower. |
| companion |
one who spends time with another or others. |
| escape |
to get free from something; to get away. |
| fever |
a body temperature higher than normal that is usually caused by illness. |
| forever |
continuing for all time. |
| leap |
to jump into the air either straight up or across a distance. |
| listen |
to try to hear. |
| peel |
to pull, tear, or cut the outer covering from something. |
| 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. |
| seat |
a chair or other object for sitting on. |
| snatch |
to take quickly or suddenly; grab. |
| solar |
having to do with or coming from the sun. |
| vacation |
a period of rest from school, work, or other activities. |