| basic |
necessary as a base. Things that are basic need to be learned first or done first. |
| center |
the area or part of something that forms the middle. |
| coal |
a hard black or dark brown substance that is found in the earth. People burn coal for heat and energy. |
| dawn |
the first light of day that appears in the morning. |
| emperor |
the male ruler of an empire. |
| fry |
to cook in hot butter, oil, or other fat. |
| high |
reaching up a great distance. |
| poison |
a substance that can kill or seriously harm living beings if it is swallowed, breathed, or taken in. |
| pot |
a deep, round container made of metal, clay, glass, or other material. Pots are used for cooking and other purposes. |
| rod |
a straight, thin stick or bar. |
| sap |
the liquid that carries nutrients and water to all parts of a plant. |
| shed2 |
to take off or drop something that covers or grows. |
| soil1 |
the top layer of the earth's surface; dirt. |
| swallow |
to cause food to go from the mouth to the stomach. |
| travel |
to go from place to place. |