| base |
the part that supports something or that something stands on. |
| capture |
to take hold or gain control of by force or through planning. |
| claw |
a thin, sharp, curved nail on the foot of an animal. |
| dusk |
the time of day just before night; last moments of twilight. |
| essay |
a short piece of writing on a particular subject that contains the ideas and opinions of the author. |
| fuss |
activity or attention that is not necessary. |
| know |
to have information in your mind that comes from what you have learned or can see. |
| pan |
an open, metal container for cooking or baking. |
| praise |
to speak well of. |
| report |
a statement or story about something that has happened. |
| scarce |
not being enough; not easy to get. |
| shear |
to cut off with scissors or a tool like scissors. |
| shed2 |
to take off or drop something that covers or grows. |
| spoil |
to damage something so that you cannot use or enjoy it. |
| suit |
a set of clothes of the same material and color. A suit has a short coat and pants or a skirt. |