| announce |
to tell or make known. |
| ash |
the soft gray powder that remains after something burns. |
| boot |
a covering for the foot and lower part of the leg, usually made of leather or rubber. |
| ditch |
a long narrow opening in the ground used to drain away or supply water. |
| electric |
using or having to do with electricity. |
| lady |
a polite word for woman or girl. |
| layer |
a covering of something that lies over a surface. |
| lend |
to let someone use something that is yours. When you lend a thing to someone, you expect that person to return it to you. |
| lifetime |
the length of time something is expected to work well. |
| lung |
either of the two organs in the body that control breathing. |
| news |
information about important events happening in the present. The news is presented on television or radio or in a newspaper or magazine. |
| race1 |
a sport or test of speed. |
| resource |
a source of help or support. |
| shelf |
a thin, flat piece of wood, metal, or other material that is attached to a wall or set into a piece of furniture. Shelves are used to hold books, dishes, and other things. |
| stun |
to shock or amaze. |