| author |
a person who writes books, stories, plays, or other works. |
| barely |
almost not at all. |
| carry |
to hold and take from one place to another. |
| fable |
a short tale that teaches a lesson. The characters in fables are often animals who speak and act like people. |
| folk |
people in general. |
| gift |
something a person gives without wanting anything in return; a present. |
| heart |
the organ in the body that controls the flow of blood. |
| horror |
a strong feeling of fear or shock. |
| hungry |
feeling a need or want for food. |
| lobby |
to try to influence people who make laws to vote in a way that supports what the group wants. |
| oar |
a long pole that is wide and flat at one end. Oars are used to row or steer a boat. |
| refuse1 |
to not accept or agree to something; to say "no." |
| shave |
to cut off hair very close to the skin. |
| soft |
easy to bend or shape; not firm or hard. |
| split |
a division between two or more people. |