| author |
a person who writes books, stories, plays, or other works. |
| brain |
the organ in the body that controls thought, movement, and feeling. The brain is inside the skull. |
| branch |
a woody part of a tree or bush that grows out from the trunk. |
| closet |
a small room or space for storing things such as clothes or supplies. |
| counter |
a long, high table. People sit on stools or stand at a counter to eat, prepare food, or do business. |
| cushion |
a pillow or pad that one sits on or leans on for comfort. Some cushions are used for decoration. |
| dim |
having little or no light. |
| explorer |
a person who travels through an area that is unknown to find out what is there. |
| lower |
to cause to move to a position below; let down. |
| needle |
a thin tool made of steel with a hole at one end and a sharp point at the other end. You put thread through the hole. Needles are used for sewing. |
| partner |
someone who owns and runs a business with another person. |
| rent |
the regular payment that you give to the owner of a property for the use of a space. |
| slam |
to shut with force and loud noise. |
| smack |
to hit noisily with an open hand; slap. |
| suck |
to pull into the mouth by using the tongue and lips. |