| dirt |
loose earth or soil. |
| fable |
a short tale that teaches a lesson. The characters in fables are often animals who speak and act like people. |
| fare |
the price paid to ride on a bus, train, taxi, or airplane. |
| page |
one side of a sheet of printed or written paper. |
| performer |
a person who sings, acts, or does some form entertainment for an audience. |
| 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. |
| program |
a plan of what will be done or take place. |
| race1 |
a sport or test of speed. |
| sailor |
a member of the navy who works aboard a ship. |
| search |
to try to find something by looking with care. |
| shell |
a hard outer covering that an animal, especially a sea animal, has made to protect itself. |
| shield |
a large, flat piece of strong material carried on the arm for protection. |
| sleep |
to be in a state of rest for the body and mind. When people sleep, their eyes are closed and they are not conscious. |
| straw |
dried stems of certain grain plants. Straw is used to feed farm animals and to make things such as baskets and hats. |
| system |
a group of things or parts that work together as a whole. |