| author |
a person who writes books, stories, plays, or other works. |
| bud |
a swelling on a plant that can grow into new parts, such as leaves or a flower. |
| dollar |
the main unit of money in the United States and many other countries. One U.S. dollar is equal to 100 cents. |
| fable |
a short tale that teaches a lesson. The characters in fables are often animals who speak and act like people. |
| grade |
to rate for correctness or quality, usually by giving a letter or score. |
| happily |
in a glad, cheerful, or joyful way. |
| lap |
the front of the body from the waist to the knees when you are sitting. |
| lawn |
an area of land where people plant grass and cut it to keep it short. |
| list |
names, numbers, or things placed one after another in a written form. |
| narrow |
not wide. |
| painter |
one who paints pictures. |
| replace |
to put something in the place of another thing. |
| rope |
pieces of string, wire, or similar material twisted together to make a thicker, stronger line. |
| suddenly |
without warning, often causing surprise or fear. |
| wade |
to walk in water or something else that makes movement slower or more difficult. |