| 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. |
| crystal |
a solid substance that has a repeating pattern of flat surfaces. |
| darkness |
lack of light. |
| essay |
a short piece of writing on a particular subject that contains the ideas and opinions of the author. |
| grease |
a thick, oily material used on a machine to allow the parts to rub together smoothly while the machine is working. |
| hire |
to give a job to. |
| human |
having to do with or belonging to people. |
| insect |
a small animal whose body is divided into three parts. Insects also have three pairs of legs and usually one or two pairs of wings. Bees, ants, butterflies, beetles, and flies are some kinds of insects. |
| middle |
halfway between two things, places, or points. |
| powder |
a mass of fine, loose grains that are made when a solid material has been ground or crushed. |
| shirt |
a piece of clothing for the upper part of the body. |
| sour |
having a sharp taste caused by acid. Lemons, vinegar, and yogurt are some things that are sour. |
| storm |
a violent event in weather. In a storm, there may be a lot of rain, snow, or wind. |
| underwater |
below the water's surface. |
| wear |
to have or carry on your body. |