| author |
a person who writes books, stories, plays, or other works. |
| bud |
a swelling on a plant that can grow into new parts, such as leaves or a flower. |
| earn |
to receive money for work that you have done. |
| flake |
a small, thin piece that has split off from or peeled off of a surface. |
| heavy |
having much weight. |
| merry |
cheerful and happy. |
| nature |
the basic character and qualities of a person or thing. |
| patrol |
the act of guarding by making regular trips through. |
| plant |
a living thing that has leaves, makes its own food, and has roots that usually grow in the earth. |
| poison |
a substance that can kill or seriously harm living beings if it is swallowed, breathed, or taken in. |
| siren |
a warning device that makes a loud, piercing noise. |
| slam |
to shut with force and loud noise. |
| suppose |
to assume to be true in order to make clear or to explain. |
| uncle |
the brother of one's father or mother, or the husband of one's aunt. |
| wall |
one of the structures that forms a room or divides a space. |