| backward |
with the last part first; in a way that is the opposite of the usual way. |
| block |
a solid piece of hard material with flat sides. |
| burn |
to be on fire. |
| cream |
the part of whole milk that contains fat. Butter is made from cream. |
| fable |
a short tale that teaches a lesson. The characters in fables are often animals who speak and act like people. |
| gong |
a large piece of metal shaped like a plate that makes a loud ringing sound when struck with a stick or hammer. |
| layer |
a covering of something that lies over a surface. |
| ore |
a rock or mineral from which a metal or other useful substance can be removed. |
| passenger |
a person who is not driving but travels in an automobile, bus, train, or other vehicle. |
| performer |
a person who sings, acts, or does some form entertainment for an audience. |
| quite |
completely. |
| switch |
to change; shift. |
| throw |
to send something through the air using your arm. |
| trade |
to give in return for something else; exchange. |
| tree |
a plant that has a long main trunk and many branches. Trees usually grow quite tall. |