| ability |
the power or knowledge to do something. |
| carve |
to form or write by cutting. |
| closet |
a small room or space for storing things such as clothes or supplies. |
| contest |
a sport or game that people try to win to get a prize; competition. |
| crust |
any hard or crisp outer layer. |
| drown |
to die under water because of lack of air. |
| fence |
a structure used to mark off an area or to keep animals or people in or out. |
| fort |
a strong building used for defense or for soldiers to live in. |
| mail |
letters, packages, and other things sent and received through an official system. |
| nightmare |
a frightening dream. |
| pitch1 |
the throw of a baseball by the pitcher toward the batter, who tries to hit it. |
| plank |
a length of wood thicker than a board. |
| shelf |
a thin, flat piece of wood, metal, or other material that is attached to a wall or set into a piece of furniture. Shelves are used to hold books, dishes, and other things. |
| stem |
the main part of a plant that supports the branches, leaves, and other parts. |
| trunk |
the main stem of a tree. |