| basic |
necessary as a base. Things that are basic need to be learned first or done first. |
| cross |
an upright line with another line across it. |
| lie1 |
a false statement that is said on purpose. |
| nor |
a word we often use along with the word "neither" in a sentence. "Neither" means not either of two things. If neither your mother nor your father says you can have a dog, then not one of your parents says you can have one. |
| plow |
a heavy farm tool pulled by a tractor or animal, used to open the ground for planting. |
| prisoner |
a person who is held under close guard, as in a jail, while on trial or after being sentenced for a crime. |
| quick |
happening very soon. |
| ranch |
a large farm where cattle, horses, or sheep are raised. There are many ranches in the plains of the United States. |
| rim |
the edge or border of something round or circular. |
| scarce |
not being enough; not easy to get. |
| sir |
a polite form of address for a man, usually used in place of his name. |
| soil1 |
the top layer of the earth's surface; dirt. |
| swell |
to become larger because of growth or pressure. |
| unlock |
to open the lock of something. |
| vacuum |
a space or container in which there is no air or from which most of the air has been removed. |