| author |
a person who writes books, stories, plays, or other works. |
| barefoot |
with nothing on the feet. |
| believe |
to accept as honest or true. |
| blouse |
a loose shirt for women. |
| fact |
something known or proved to be true. |
| female |
being a member of the sex that produces eggs and gives birth. |
| fry |
to cook in hot butter, oil, or other fat. |
| gesture |
to make a motion with the body that expresses a feeling or thought. |
| greet |
to use words or simple actions that show pleasure or respect when you meet someone or start a letter. |
| likely |
to be expected; probable. |
| locker |
a small metal cabinet that can be locked. It is used to keep clothes and personal things. |
| shield |
a large, flat piece of strong material carried on the arm for protection. |
| soil1 |
the top layer of the earth's surface; dirt. |
| terrify |
to fill with great fear or terror; scare. |
| wake1 |
to come out of sleep (often followed by "up"). |