| ax |
a tool with a blade attached to the end of a long handle. An ax is used for chopping wood. |
| crowd |
a large number of people gathered together. |
| essay |
a short piece of writing on a particular subject that contains the ideas and opinions of the author. |
| flake |
a small, thin piece that has split off from or peeled off of a surface. |
| garden |
an area of land used for growing flowers or vegetables. |
| hood |
a covering for the head and neck that may be attached to a coat, jacket, or other piece of clothing. |
| housekeeper |
a person whose job is to take care of a house, hotel, or other place where people stay. |
| jewel |
a special stone that has been cut and made smooth. Jewels are used to make jewelry. |
| lend |
to let someone use something that is yours. When you lend a thing to someone, you expect that person to return it to you. |
| owe |
to have to pay; be in debt to someone. |
| plot1 |
the story line or order of events in a book, play, or movie. |
| soil1 |
the top layer of the earth's surface; dirt. |
| squat |
to sit on your heels close to the ground. |
| still |
not moving. |
| ton |
a unit of weight equal to 2,000 pounds. |