| afternoon |
the time of day between noon and evening. |
| essay |
a short piece of writing on a particular subject that contains the ideas and opinions of the author. |
| faucet |
a device for turning on and off the flow of liquid from a pipe or container. |
| icicle |
a long, thin piece of ice that hangs from something. |
| keep |
to hold or continue to hold. |
| luck |
something that happens by chance. |
| 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. |
| precious |
of great worth or value. |
| recently |
in the near past. |
| report |
a statement or story about something that has happened. |
| rocket |
a device shaped like a tube that moves at high speed and is powered by gases that are forced out of one end. Rockets are used to send things into the air. |
| ruin |
complete destruction. |
| seal |
a material or object used to close something tight. |
| topic |
a subject of discussion, conversation, or writing. |
| trip |
the act of traveling from one place to another. |