| beg |
to ask a favor of; to plead for. |
| bud |
a swelling on a plant that can grow into new parts, such as leaves or a flower. |
| drip |
to come down in drops. |
| essay |
a short piece of writing on a particular subject that contains the ideas and opinions of the author. |
| grief |
great sadness. |
| lake |
a large body of fresh or salt water that has land all around it. |
| particular |
being the only one in mind or referred to out of many possibilities; specific; special. |
| protect |
to defend or keep safe from danger or harm. |
| rule |
a law or direction that guides behavior or action. |
| screen |
a piece of material made of woven wire. A screen covers a window, door, or other opening. |
| spot |
a mark that is different in color from the area around it. |
| straw |
dried stems of certain grain plants. Straw is used to feed farm animals and to make things such as baskets and hats. |
| tight |
fastened or shut in a secure way; fixed in place. |
| worried |
feeling trouble or anxiety about something that might happen. |
| wrong |
not true or correct. |