| base |
the part that supports something or that something stands on. |
| curl |
to make into a curved shape. |
| curve |
a line that bends smoothly in one direction without any straight parts. |
| envelope |
a folded paper covering for a letter or other papers you mail. You write the address and put a stamp on an envelope before you mail it. |
| honesty |
the fact or condition of being truthful; integrity. |
| lobby |
to try to influence people who make laws to vote in a way that supports what the group wants. |
| night |
the period between the time when the sun sets in the evening and when it rises in the morning. |
| 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. |
| reservation |
something that keeps one from completely accepting or believing something; doubt. |
| rod |
a straight, thin stick or bar. |
| runner |
a person who is moving along quickly on his or her feet, or a person who races on foot. |
| slip |
to slide suddenly on a slippery surface. |
| slot |
a long, narrow opening into which something may be put. |
| stray |
to wander away from a group or place. |
| suit |
a set of clothes of the same material and color. A suit has a short coat and pants or a skirt. |