| author |
a person who writes books, stories, plays, or other works. |
| awful |
very bad; terrible; of poor quality. |
| ax |
a tool with a blade attached to the end of a long handle. An ax is used for chopping wood. |
| check |
to look at something in order to make sure that it is right or correct. |
| cottage |
a small house. |
| court |
a place where legal matters are heard. |
| follow |
to come or go after or behind. |
| instant |
happening right away; without delay; immediate. |
| outstanding |
better than most others; excellent. |
| promise |
to state, in a way that makes someone feel sure, that something will happen or will be done. |
| shadow |
the dark image on a surface caused by something that blocks light from the sun. |
| sick |
having an illness; not well. |
| strain |
to hurt or injure something by using it too much. |
| winner |
one that wins or is likely to win or succeed. |
| young |
in an early part of life or growth. |