| accept |
to say yes when someone wants to give you something. |
| citizen |
a person who is a member of a country because of being born there or being accepted as a member by law. |
| coin |
a piece of metal money that is small, flat, and round. |
| fort |
a strong building used for defense or for soldiers to live in. |
| glance |
a quick look. |
| holiday |
a day to remember or celebrate something. Many businesses close and people do not go to school or work on a holiday. |
| housework |
the work of taking care of a household, especially cleaning inside the house. |
| island |
an area of land surrounded by water on all sides. |
| motion |
the act of moving or changing places. |
| news |
information about important events happening in the present. The news is presented on television or radio or in a newspaper or magazine. |
| paddle |
an oar with a wide, flat blade and long handle. A paddle is used with both arms for moving a small boat through the water. A paddle is not attached to the boat. |
| powder |
a mass of fine, loose grains that are made when a solid material has been ground or crushed. |
| record |
to put in writing. |
| thief |
a person who steals. |
| write |
to form letters or words on a surface with a pen, pencil, or some other thing. |