| awhile |
for a short time. |
| circle |
a line that curves so that one end meets the other. The line is made up of points that are all the same distance from the center. |
| doorway |
the way of entrance into a room or building. |
| flood |
a sudden, strong flow of water onto land that should not be under water. |
| golf |
a game played on a large outdoor course with small holes in the ground spaced far apart. Players use a set of special clubs to hit a small white ball into each of the series of holes. There are nine or eighteen holes in a golf course. The object of the game is to get the ball into each hole using as few strokes as possible. |
| letter |
a symbol, such as "A" or "B," in writing that represents a sound in a language. |
| 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. |
| pass |
to go past; move beyond. |
| prayer |
a request made to one's god, or the act of making a request to one's god. |
| reach |
to extend or stretch as far as. |
| shield |
a large, flat piece of strong material carried on the arm for protection. |
| snow |
small, soft, white pieces of frozen water that fall from the sky like rain. |
| snowflake |
a single flake of snow. |
| sprout |
to start to grow. |
| writer |
a person whose job is to create books, articles, poems, or other materials; author. |