| bread |
a food made with grains such as wheat or corn. Water, oil, and other ingredients are added to the grains, and the mixture is baked in an oven. |
| cage |
a space closed in by wires or bars and used to hold animals. |
| damp |
wet, but not very wet. |
| drug |
a substance that causes a change in the body and mind. |
| dye |
a substance that is used to give color to cloth, hair, or other materials. |
| grease |
a thick, oily material used on a machine to allow the parts to rub together smoothly while the machine is working. |
| hint |
a sign or suggestion that is not made in a direct way. |
| include |
to have or contain as a part of the whole. |
| kingdom |
a country that is ruled by royalty. |
| mayor |
the head of government in a village, town, or city. |
| pavement |
the hard surface on a road or other flat area. |
| 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. |
| speed |
the act of moving rapidly or swiftly. |
| stare |
to look straight at something with your eyes open wide and not moving. |
| trace |
a very small amount of something. |