| author |
a person who writes books, stories, plays, or other works. |
| curious |
eager to learn or know. |
| guard |
to protect or pay close attention to something in order to keep it safe. |
| hire |
to give a job to. |
| moist |
a little bit wet. |
| murder |
the crime of killing a person. |
| painter |
one who paints pictures. |
| pair |
two things that are the same and are used together. |
| police |
a department of a town, city, or state government that protects people and their property and makes people obey laws. |
| quick |
happening very soon. |
| rail |
one of the two long steel bars along which a train moves. |
| safe |
providing protection from harm, loss, or damage; not dangerous. |
| trade |
to give in return for something else; exchange. |
| trust |
to believe that someone is good, honest, or able to be depended on. |
| young |
in an early part of life or growth. |