| capture |
to take hold or gain control of by force or through planning. |
| dim |
having little or no light. |
| letter |
a symbol, such as "A" or "B," in writing that represents a sound in a language. |
| lump |
a small mass or pile with no special shape; hunk. |
| pack |
a container for carrying things on the back. |
| port |
a place where ships load, or the town or city near this place. |
| snowflake |
a single flake of snow. |
| soil1 |
the top layer of the earth's surface; dirt. |
| staff |
a pole or rod often used as an aid in walking or hiking; walking stick. |
| swallow |
to cause food to go from the mouth to the stomach. |
| sword |
a weapon that has a long pointed blade fixed on a handle or hilt. Swords are used to cut or thrust. |
| telephone |
to call or speak to someone using an electronic device that sends and receives sound over long distances. |
| tongue |
the organ in the mouth used for tasting and swallowing and also in human speech. |
| truck |
a large motor vehicle used for carrying heavy loads. |
| word |
a sound or group of sounds that has some meaning that other people can understand. Words are a basic unit of language. |