| author |
a person who writes books, stories, plays, or other works. |
| clear |
used to describe the sky when there are no clouds or when there is little pollution or dust. |
| court |
a place where legal matters are heard. |
| crop |
plants grown on a farm. |
| curtain |
a piece of cloth that hangs in a window or other opening to shut out light or to cover something. |
| likely |
to be expected; probable. |
| locker |
a small metal cabinet that can be locked. It is used to keep clothes and personal things. |
| mysterious |
not known and not able to be explained. |
| oven |
a piece of equipment that you cook food in. An oven has a large metal box with a door. |
| 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. |
| pinch |
an amount that can be picked up between the thumb and a finger. |
| runway |
a smooth, level strip on which airplanes take off and land. |
| spark |
a very small bit of hot and glowing material thrown off by burning wood. |
| tent |
a shelter held up by poles and rope and made of cloth or plastic. |
| wide |
reaching across a large area from side to side. |