| author |
a person who writes books, stories, plays, or other works. |
| barrel |
a large round container with a flat top and bottom that is used to keep liquids. Barrels are often made of wood. |
| behave |
to act in a certain way. |
| cart |
an open vehicle with two wheels used to carry a heavy load. An animal or a vehicle usually pulls a cart. |
| farm |
an area of land or water used to raise certain kinds of crops or animals. |
| half |
one of two equal parts of a whole. |
| instantly |
at once; without delay; immediately. |
| life |
the thing that is in humans, animals, and plants that allows them to grow and to produce more creatures like themselves. Things like rocks do not have life. |
| misery |
a condition in which one is very unhappy or suffers very much. |
| money |
the coins or paper bills of a country that are used to buy things or pay for services. |
| national |
of or having to do with the whole country, not just one part of it. |
| pass |
to go past; move beyond. |
| sight |
the ability to see. |
| swell |
to become larger because of growth or pressure. |
| underwater |
below the water's surface. |