| attic |
the space in a house that is under the roof and over the ceiling of the top floor. People often store things in the attic. |
| center |
the area or part of something that forms the middle. |
| courtesy |
good, polite manners. |
| disturb |
to interrupt by making noise or doing something that draws away attention. |
| diver |
a person who works under water, using special clothing and equipment for breathing. |
| grief |
great sadness. |
| hammer |
a tool with a heavy metal head on a handle. A hammer is used to hit things such as nails. |
| newspaper |
a set of large sheets of paper with reports about recent events, advertisements, and other information. Most newspapers are printed and sold every day or once a week. |
| poem |
a piece of writing different from ordinary writing in its special form, rhythm, and beautiful or interesting language. Poems are often short and express feelings. They sometimes use words that rhyme. |
| rocket |
a device shaped like a tube that moves at high speed and is powered by gases that are forced out of one end. Rockets are used to send things into the air. |
| shirt |
a piece of clothing for the upper part of the body. |
| sin |
an act of not obeying religious law. |
| still |
not moving. |
| switch |
to change; shift. |
| trap |
to catch and not let escape. |