| fable |
a short tale that teaches a lesson. The characters in fables are often animals who speak and act like people. |
| further |
comparative of far; at or to a greater distance. |
| justice |
the upholding of what is fair, just, and right. |
| lie1 |
a false statement that is said on purpose. |
| nighttime |
the time between sunset and dawn. |
| nod |
to move the head up and down in order to greet or agree with someone. |
| pencil |
a long, thin tool used for writing or drawing. Pencils are made of a narrow stick of wood with a dark gray or colored center. |
| present1 |
the period of time between the past and future. |
| rub |
to push back and forward across something using pressure. |
| salad |
a mixture of raw vegetables served with dressing. |
| season |
one of the four parts of the year, the seasons are spring, summer, fall (autumn), and winter. |
| start |
to begin activity or operation. |
| teach |
to show (someone) how to do something or to help (someone) learn something. |
| topic |
a subject of discussion, conversation, or writing. |
| umbrella |
a device that protects you from the rain. It has cloth stretched over a wire frame that is held up by a long handle. |