| chop |
to cut with a sharp tool such as an ax. |
| dodge |
to avoid something by moving quickly aside or changing direction. |
| drill |
a tool used to make holes in wood, metal, and other materials. |
| essay |
a short piece of writing on a particular subject that contains the ideas and opinions of the author. |
| glance |
a quick look. |
| leader |
a person who directs or guides others or who has the most power in a group. |
| lend |
to let someone use something that is yours. When you lend a thing to someone, you expect that person to return it to you. |
| library |
a place in a town or school where you can borrow books, recorded music, and other materials. |
| mate |
a marriage partner or close friend. |
| outfit |
a set of clothes. |
| platform |
a raised, level surface used as a place to work, perform, or speak to an audience. |
| practice |
To repeat something in order to do it better. |
| search |
to try to find something by looking with care. |
| straw |
dried stems of certain grain plants. Straw is used to feed farm animals and to make things such as baskets and hats. |
| tent |
a shelter held up by poles and rope and made of cloth or plastic. |