| ago |
before now; past. |
| button |
a small, round, flat thing that fastens clothing by fitting through a hole. |
| early |
near the beginning of something. |
| flicker1 |
to burn or shine in an unsteady way. |
| injure |
to harm or damage. |
| nail |
a thin, pointed piece of metal with a flat top. You hammer nails into pieces of wood or other material in order to fasten them together. |
| oar |
a long pole that is wide and flat at one end. Oars are used to row or steer a boat. |
| palm |
the inner surface of the hand. |
| place |
a certain area of space used or intended for some purpose. |
| poem |
a piece of writing different from ordinary writing in its special form, rhythm, and beautiful or interesting language. Poems are often short and express feelings. They sometimes use words that rhyme. |
| rope |
pieces of string, wire, or similar material twisted together to make a thicker, stronger line. |
| sailor |
a member of the navy who works aboard a ship. |
| short |
not long in size or time. |
| spark |
a very small bit of hot and glowing material thrown off by burning wood. |
| straighten |
to make or become more even or less bent. |