| author |
a person who writes books, stories, plays, or other works. |
| dim |
having little or no light. |
| fort |
a strong building used for defense or for soldiers to live in. |
| gift |
something a person gives without wanting anything in return; a present. |
| hallway |
a narrow passage in a house or building; corridor. |
| household |
the group of people, such as a family, that lives together in one place. |
| icy |
covered with ice. |
| lamp |
a device that uses electricity, oil, or gas to produce light. A lamp usually stands on a desk, table, or floor. |
| librarian |
a person who has special training to work in a library. |
| offer |
to present something to be accepted or refused. |
| own |
belonging to oneself or itself alone. |
| pavement |
the hard surface on a road or other flat area. |
| shout |
to call out in a loud voice. |
| sour |
having a sharp taste caused by acid. Lemons, vinegar, and yogurt are some things that are sour. |
| telephone |
to call or speak to someone using an electronic device that sends and receives sound over long distances. |