| author |
a person who writes books, stories, plays, or other works. |
| center |
the area or part of something that forms the middle. |
| cream |
the part of whole milk that contains fat. Butter is made from cream. |
| gaze |
a steady look without blinking. |
| healthy |
being free from sickness. |
| heart |
the organ in the body that controls the flow of blood. |
| hook |
a curved piece that is used for holding, hanging, or pulling things. A hook is made of metal, plastic, or another hard material. |
| nighttime |
the time between sunset and dawn. |
| nut |
a large seed that people or animals can eat that grows in a hard shell. |
| purse |
a bag used for carrying money and other personal things. A purse is often made of leather, cloth, or a similar material. |
| question |
a sentence that asks for an answer. |
| straw |
dried stems of certain grain plants. Straw is used to feed farm animals and to make things such as baskets and hats. |
| system |
a group of things or parts that work together as a whole. |
| teach |
to show (someone) how to do something or to help (someone) learn something. |
| trace |
a very small amount of something. |