| awhile |
for a short time. |
| barrel |
a large round container with a flat top and bottom that is used to keep liquids. Barrels are often made of wood. |
| blank |
without marks or writing. |
| carve |
to form or write by cutting. |
| castle |
a large, strong building built in the past and used as a defense against attacks. |
| cause |
something that makes a thing happen. |
| housework |
the work of taking care of a household, especially cleaning inside the house. |
| icy |
covered with ice. |
| motor |
a machine that causes motion or power. |
| recently |
in the near past. |
| scrape |
to rub with something sharp or rough. |
| skirt |
a piece of clothing that hangs from the waist and is open all around the bottom. |
| slap |
to hit with an open hand. |
| sprinkle |
to drop or scatter in small pieces. |
| tear1 |
a drop of liquid that comes from the eye. Tears clean the eye and keep it wet. |