| dew |
little drops of water that collect at night on grass, plants, and other cool surfaces. |
| errand |
a quick trip taken for a particular purpose. |
| grain |
the small hard seeds of cereal plants such as wheat or rice. Grain is used for food and often ground into flour. |
| grubby |
dirty or messy. |
| homeland |
one's native country or region. |
| locate |
to find the position or place of. |
| nomination |
the act of choosing a person to run for office. |
| ogre |
an ugly giant or monster in folk tales and children's stories. Ogres are said to eat people. |
| pledge |
a serious promise; vow. |
| scholarship |
money given to students to help pay for their education. |
| situation |
state of affairs; circumstances. |
| spur |
a metal piece with a spike that is attached to the heel of a rider's boot. Spurs are used to make a horse go forward. |
| squawk |
to give a harsh scream. |
| swoop |
to sweep down suddenly from above, or as if from above in attack (often followed by "down on"). |
| tinge |
to give a slight color to. |