| author |
a person who writes books, stories, plays, or other works. |
| bounce |
to spring back or up after hitting against a surface. |
| fit |
to be the right shape and size for someone or something. |
| gate |
a part of a fence or wall that swings to open and close. |
| happily |
in a glad, cheerful, or joyful way. |
| helpful |
doing useful things for a person or group; giving aid. |
| hurry |
to move or act with speed. |
| math |
a short form of a word that means the study of numbers. |
| owe |
to have to pay; be in debt to someone. |
| pocket |
a small piece of material that is open at the top and sewn onto clothing for holding things. |
| prisoner |
a person who is held under close guard, as in a jail, while on trial or after being sentenced for a crime. |
| shelf |
a thin, flat piece of wood, metal, or other material that is attached to a wall or set into a piece of furniture. Shelves are used to hold books, dishes, and other things. |
| stripe |
a line of color that is different in color from the area around it. |
| tire1 |
to take a person's strength or energy away. |
| trailer |
a wagon pulled by a car or truck and used to carry a load. |